[net.micro.mac] 16 bit integers and pointer differences

psc@lzmi.UUCP (Paul S. R. Chisholm) (03/05/85)

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Yes, indeed, having 16 bit integers implies that the difference of
two pointers must be a long.  At least, that's the way the AT&T 16
bit compiler handles it.  (The 32 bit compiler's interpretation is
moot.)
My earlier comments about lint catching or not catching this still
apply.
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