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When 31 character symbols aren't enough?

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The Question is:

 
Do the C compiler or linker still have the 31 charactor limitation on routine
 names? Is there a workaround for this limitation?
 

The Answer is :

 
  Yes, yes, and no.
 
  C++ uses name mangling, an approach that has its own problems.
  The C compiler team is also looking at using name mangling.  See
  the shareable image cookbook (referenced in the FAQ) for a brief
  discussion of name mangling.
 
  OpenVMS linker maintains its existing limits.
 
 

  

     

     
answer written or last revised on ( 29-JUN-2000 )
     
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