if i understand C++ right, in c++ you CAN explicitly call the base constructor ( for eg. if it requires some particular arguements ), but, the compiler automatically has to call the base class constructor ( see the rules for constructing an object of the derived classes ).
But, yes, C++ can be too disgusting sometimes. But, i like the C++ design philosophy ( read D & E of C++ ? ), the rasons for various features are intellgently put inplace. Correct me if i am wrong about both the paragraphs. ok? T Thanks -- http://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/python-list