[lug] new operator in C++

[D. Stimits]

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> For some languages, notably C++, you also have to be very familiar
> with the actual practice.  C++ has a long and ugly history of the
> language standard being years ahead of all available compilers.  This
> *still* seems to be a reason to be wary of C++ :-(

One language in particular is problematic. Actual practice, useage, and
standards, all seem to be mixed bags. Worse yet, the wetware compilers
are very non-uniform. It's known as English, you may wish to be wary of
it if you see it.

D. Stimits, stimits at idcomm.com
(bored, sorry, couldn't resist)

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