A discussion on another forum about MAME brought this comment from someone:
"C++ is a truly horrible incoherent bloated mess of a language.
If you want maximum portability and readability combined with speed then I still think it's best to stick with pure C, making sure your code conforms rigidly to the C89 standard. The C99 standard (which isn't properly supported by most compilers) introduced a lot of pointless bloat without adding significantly to the power of the language."
What does this mean, in technical terms?
Consider it high comedy....sincere tragedy....whatever...don't take it personally.