(j3.2006) J3/12-nnn J3 interpretations letter ballot #26 after meeting 198

[N.M. Maclaren]

This is obviously not a vote, just a comment from a WG5 member.

F08/0075
F08/0076

[ This is more of an aside ]

I think that the decisions to allow arbitrary expressions in both
locations should be reconsidered in the next revision.  I would favour
deprecating any expression other than a designator or function
reference.  There is precedent in the handling of assumed-length
function results.


F08/0078

I think that the answer is confusing.  I would add to the discussion
something like:

    On the other hand, the processor is not required to deliver any
    particular sign of zero in expressions like -(A-A).

I think that is what is meant - at least, I hope so.  Some
clarification would be useful in any case.



Regards,
Nick Maclaren.