On Tue, Mar 18, 2003 at 11:32:18PM -0800, Daniel Rogers wrote: > Since const is C99 standard now, perhaps we should enforce the policy of > using a const modifier whenever possible on function arguements and > return values. const is a good idea, and we should think about it early since it's easier to change on a small body of code rather than to introduce it later and break more. C99, however, is not a justification. ;) It's simply not widespread enough yet to make any requirements for it. Maybe a few years later... That said, const specifically is common enough that we can depend on it. -Manish