[gnormhurst]

Originally Posted by Texan

The static isn't necesary if it is gloabal. Static on a gloabal variable in C is completely different, as it limits the "global" variable's scope to only the file it is declared in. However, if you aren't using it from a different file, you won't be able to tell the difference.

Thanks for that correction. That's the great thing about C: there's always some odd thing to learn.

Makes me want to cross-post this in the "Why I hate C" thread.