Re: LPCSTR

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From: Boba
Date: Thu, 13 May 2004 14:27

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"Sten Larsson" <s_t_enX@Xs_ten_l.com> wrote in message
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> Is there any good reason to use LPCSTR rathter than char*.... I really
> dislike using Win specific data types in generic code.
> ...
The only reason I use 'LPCSTR' instead of'const char*' is fewer keystrokes,
and thus a smaller file; 'LPSTR' is just for consistency.             Boba

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