main returns an int, but the void in the parameter list is not necessary. "int main()" is equivalent. Thanks, Lyle -----Original Message----- From: gcc-help-owner@xxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:gcc-help-owner@xxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Claudio Bley Sent: Tuesday, June 08, 2004 4:17 AM To: gcc-help@xxxxxxxxxxx Subject: Re: help needed > void main () This *needs* to be "int main(void)".