> I disagree. Just because it is easier to convert the code, and happens > to work on one particular compiler/architecture doesn't make it a good > idea. There's no reason to explicitly hinder code portability like this. > If you want the range of a long int, use a long int. Or use an > architecture independent type with the required range.
I guess if you were porting ROM to DOS or some sort of hand-held device, there might be a point to worrying about it.
