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This has been an interesting debate, but I fail to see the point of prolonging it. What has been raised is a fundamental question about whether and to what extent GPC should aim for Delphi compatibility. On that question the silence of other members of this list has been deafening. I can only assume that this is because no-one else is interested in Delphi compatibility. If so, then it renders any debate moot. If not, then it would be good to hear what others think.
Best regards, The Chief -------- Prof. Abimbola A. Olowofoyeku (The African Chief) web: http://www.bigfoot.com/~african_chief/