Does the gcc preprocessor have any such constructs as "manifest constant"s? The coherent C compiler used several such items to insert date/time into the compiler output, among others. These seem to be either pre-declared values, or function calls that actually interigate the system and leave output for the preprocessor to deal with.
I am pretty sure that the term "manifest constant" is not used in Linux, but I'm not informed enought to know what other term might be used. Any pointers to the docs would be greatfully accepted. Waiting is, Dwarf -- _-_-_-_-_-_- Author of "The Debian User's Guide" _-_-_-_-_-_-_- aka Dale Scheetz Phone: 1 (904) 656-9769 Flexible Software 11000 McCrackin Road e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Tallahassee, FL 32308 _-_-_-_-_-_- If you don't see what you want, just ask _-_-_-_-_-_-_- -- TO UNSUBSCRIBE FROM THIS MAILING LIST: e-mail the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED] . Trouble? e-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] .