But it absolutely does matter.

No, it doesn't. To be clear (because we could confuse others with what we are saying matters and doesn't if we continue along this line):

I am saying it doesn't matter what writes the characters, only that they are there.

While you are saying it doesn't matter that they are there because of what writes them.

And, you know, this is what I hate about Windows... the pervasive attitude that the OS is doing something for you that you can just ignore.

Here's an assignment that would illustrate the difference... You are to write a textual file with X lines. Each line will have Y number of characters not including the newline. X and Y will be determined at runtime. Before writing the file, tell the user how big it will be on disk.

Update: Make it portable, of course.

I am saying it doesn't matter what writes the characters, only that they are there.

Sorry, but you cannot possibly know that unless you have read salva's mind and thereby know what his purpose is!

All the rest is supposition.

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With the rise and rise of 'Social' network sites: 'Computers are making people easier to use everyday'

Examine what is said, not who speaks -- Silence betokens consent -- Love the truth but pardon error.

"Science is about questioning the status quo. Questioning authority".

In the absence of evidence, opinion is indistinguishable from prejudice.

The start of some sanity?

All the rest is supposition.

I'm only really supposing he wanted what he asked for.

-sauoq
"My two cents aren't worth a dime.";