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Subject:  C++: statics in classes == classvariables ?

	I am currently writing a paper about the concept of
inheritance used in object oriented programming languages.
I have a question about the C++ mechanism for static members of a class. 

Chapter 8.5.1 of the C++ Reference Manual states:
"...There is only one copy of a static member shared by all
 objects of the class in the program. ..."

	What about derived classes and a static member of a base class.
Is only one copy of this static member shared by all objects of the 
base class and its derived classes?  (This would be like the concept
 of class variables in Smalltalk or Loops)

I would appreciate comments and answers !

Thanx a lot			Axel

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