From: "Marp" <Marp AT 0 DOT 0 DOT 0 DOT 0>
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Subject: Re: parse error
Date: Sun, 19 Dec 1999 19:01:33 -0500
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Wes Henwood <denethor1 AT hotmail DOT com> wrote in message
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> What is a parse error?  If I try to compile C programs with DJGPP, that
> compile normally on other compilers, I get this error.
>

A parse error is when the compiler encounters a mistake in your code. The
following things can cause a parse error:

omitting a semicolon where one is needed, or putting one where it doesn't
belong.
mismatching brackets, braces or parenthesis.
using a nonstandard keyword such as "far".

There might be other things that could cause this error. Since you say it
works in one compiler and not another, it probably uses a nonstandard
keyword, or expects a symbol to be #defined which isn't in DJGPP. It would
make it easier for someone to tell you exactly what the problem is if you
posted more information.