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Re: (c.harding 22613) int vs long in ldapext-ldap-c-api-01




> I believe the C API specification should be defined in terms of Standard
> C but not require implementations nor applications to be written in
> Standard C.  This was the approach taken with POSIX and has suited both
> implementors and application developers well.

So what does that mean? It sounds like you're agreeing with Chris'
suggestion. ISO C is Standard C.

> As such, the C API should only require types/structures/defines that are
> available in LCD C (Least Common Denominator C).  Requiring a type which
> is widely available would not be wise.

What standard is LCD C defined in?

Dave