> When values are words, then even if the value of a variable is not > consistent across threads, they are alawys *values*, rather than > totally random bit-patterns. Now, I've not done much concurrent > programming, so I'd like to know if this a realistic concern? Yes ;-( -- Scott Ribe scott_ribe@killerbytes.com http://www.killerbytes.com/ (303) 665-7007 voice