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From:	Martin Ambuhl <mambuhl AT earthlink DOT net>
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Subject:	Re: 256 variable holder... Quick Question!
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Bryan Edds wrote:
> 
> Okay, I need a variable that stores no more than 256. I used to use this to
> hold a number anywhere from 0 to 255;
>     unsigned __int8 varname;
>     varname = 255;
> It worked well and was very fast. But, this does not work in DJGPP. The
> smallest type I can use is a SHORT INT which is too slow for a graphics
> display, and a waste since I only use 256 colors. I need something like
> __INT8 to store numbers, but now it's gone. Any explanation is welcome, but
> if it gets complicated, please be thorough. I just now broke into the DJGPP
> scene.

How did you remove the standard types {unsigned, signed} char from your
implementation?  Put them back.


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