Date:	Tue, 22 Jul 1997 08:47:03 -0400 (EDT)
Message-Id:	<1.5.4.16.19970722181904.354fcc54@giasbga.vsnl.net.in>
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To:	DJ Delorie <dj AT delorie DOT com>
From:	Chirayu Krishnappa <chirayu AT radiolink DOT net>
Subject:	Re: sizeof() in #if
Cc:	djgpp AT delorie DOT com

>Yes, but the compiler doesn't get control until *after* the
>preprocessor, which is the part that handles #if.  The preprocessor
>does not know how big an int is.


Sorry, never thought that way! It wd be nice if limits.h also defined
constants as to how many bits an int/etc take  (0 bits if not applicable).
Neway, using the limits.h approach. Not the most eleganmt, but works. Thanks.

Bye,

Chirayu Krishnappa:
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