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Re: Language Design, or: is C's Grammar Context Free

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From: Peter da Silva
Date: Thu, 06 Apr 1989 15:49
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If 'c's grammar is context free, and the context sensitivity is in the
semantics, tell me if the following is a syntax error:

	x y z;
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Peter da Silva, Xenix Support, Ferranti International Controls Corporation.

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From: peter@ficc.uu.net (Peter da Silva)
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Subject: Re: Language Design, or: is C's Grammar Context Free
Keywords: BNF, Grammars, Silliness
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Date: 6 Apr 89 15:49:04 GMT
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