Re: 9800 ERRORTO 9800

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Posted by Bob A on December 16, 2010 at 08:15:48:

In Reply to: Re: 9800 ERRORTO 9800 posted by Stephen Auerbach on December 16, 2010 at 07:26:17:

Steve:

sorry about the "Blind EXCP"... it's just that the same target is used from multiple EXCPs within the program

as to GOTOs within the EXCPSUB, I use RETURN (which, in the context of a subroutine, is a sneaky GOTO)

as to sneaky subterfuges for GOTOs, I am reminded of John von Neumann on using a formula to generate pseudorandom numbers:

"Any one who considers arithmetical methods of producing random digits is, of course, in a state of sin."

thanx for the citation of "GOTO considered harmful"... It's usually on a subscription only site like ACM or IEEE...

another favourite quote of mine is his observation that

"Simplicity is prerequisite for reliability"

Bob "A"

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