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From: chris@umcp-cs.UUCP (Chris Torek)
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Subject: Re: Proposal to add modules to C
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Date: Sun, 19-May-85 21:46:38 EDT
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> > [me]
> > If the variable makes sense as a statically-allocated unit, why would
> > you care whether baz.c can get at it, unless you want to ensure that no
> > accidental changes or references are made?

> [Henry Spencer]
> Because I want to ensure that no *deliberate* changes or references are
> made!!

Then beat the programmer on the head with a stick! :-)

Seriously, I think there is no way that you can make a language force
people not to do bad things, and that even attempting it is a mistake.
(This is purely a personal opinion.)
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