> On another note, I've yet to come across any apps that use > the NAMED COMMON concept. Is that a recent addition to the MV > world or just not that popular. > > Thanks in advance. > Mark Johnson
wow. [Pause. It slowly sinks in.] WOW!!! Named (aka labelled) common has been common on aps with Pr1me roots for about two and a half DECADES; e.g., a quarter of a CENTURY; e.g., longer than a few of our list members have been ALIVE. Since at least the Carter administration. I *think* various other MVs quickly adopted it in the 80s. I ported an ap from Prime to Ultimate in about 1982 and I don't recall that labelled common was an issue. I suppose there are exceptions, but labelled is generally more useful and safer than unlabelled common. That said, it is a new concept to the programmers where I am now, too. It is a Pick-heritage ap, and it's been an uphill battle to get them to move past where you are, Mark. Very frustrating. I commend you for learning new tricks. cds ------- u2-users mailing list [email protected] To unsubscribe please visit http://listserver.u2ug.org/
