> > 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." > > > > > > > > I agree 100%
If one is to understand the great mystery, one must study all its aspects, not just the dogmatic, narrow view of regular C programmers.