typedef not strong

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From: Robert Payne
Date: Sun, 18 Feb 1996 02:15

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Why has C++ stayed with the weak typedef?  It has always seemed to
me that it should provide a new type and not just a synomym.  Some
lints check for strong typing but I haven't found a compiler that 
will enforce it.  I know this must have been debated at some point
but I didn't find it in a FAQ.  Could someone please enlighten me?

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Robert Payne 

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