[Python-Dev] RE: [Patches] [Patch #100745] Fix PR #384, fixes UTF-8 en/decode

[Bill Tutt]

On Thu, 6 Jul 2000, Bill Tutt wrote:

> 
> 
> Its definately for at least 32 bits. 
> Having a 32 bit specific type lets me not worry about all the issues
> relating to:
> What happens if sizeof(int) | sizeof(long) > 32 bits and I failed to 
> compensate for that somehow.
> 
> Now, the code that I changed to use the typedef might not care about this,
> but other code using the typedef might. Just color me a paranoid SOB. :)
> I'd rather always have a 32 bit type for something I know will always
> require just 32 bits.
> 

In any event, having the typedef is still useful since it clarifies the
meaning behind the code.

Bill