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From: jack@boring.UUCP
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Subject: Re:  C question
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Date: Fri, 12-Apr-85 12:51:36 EST
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Hey, this is an old problem, and, moreover, one that exists
in *every* language that allows side-effects.
How about :
procedure p(var i:integer):integer;
begin
    i := i+1;
    p := i;
end (* p *);

begin
  j := i + p(i);
end.

Such constructions should *always* be avoided. 
-- 
	Jack Jansen, {decvax|philabs|seismo}!mcvax!jack
	The shell is my oyster.