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From: guy@gorodish.Sun.COM (Guy Harris)
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Subject: Re: Valid Numbers (was Re: 0x47e+barney not considered C)
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Date: 27 Jul 88 23:32:46 GMT
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> Second, even if the number were octal, 8's and 9's (probably not such a good
> idea) are legal

At least according to the January 11, 1988 draft, 8's and 9's are *not* legal
in octal numbers; check 3.1.3.2 Integer constants.