-----Original Message----- From: piclist-bounces@mit.edu [mailto:piclist-bounces@mit.edu] On Behalf Of Anthony Toft >Only it doesn't, prevent array access >p[1] =3D 3; > p + 1 =3D 2; don't fail (there is no assignment to the value of p) You probably meant: *(p+1) =3D 2; -- Bob Ammerman --=20 http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist .