Re: [Groff] Overview, Sept. 2014

[lxnf98mm]

On Wed, 10 Sep 2014, Werner LEMBERG wrote:

> > The problem with global variables is their long range effect,
> > comparable with the infamous goto statement: considered harmful.
>
> I like `goto' a lot, and it is an invaluable instruction if used with
> care.  The same is true with global variables.  Sorry to say, but we
> are now going into hearsay and hollow statements, which isn't helpful.

I may have to look into this C++ stuff. I have only written C and I have 
not figured out how to write multi-threaded applications without global 
variables. And I make good use of goto and longjmp. Apps would be a lot 
junkier without them.

Richard