Re: The MOVE problem

In article <ssZVi.44717$b9.24845@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>, "Judson McClendon" <judmc@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
Thanks Bill, I thought you would come back with a definitive response. :-)

MOVE A(B) TO B C(B).

I would never consider writing such code as in this example. Code should
be written to be as simple and easy to understand as possible, and this
example violates that principle. Using two statements would make the intent
obvious.

DING DING DING! We have a winner, ladies and gentlemen! *That* is the correct
answer.

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Regards,
Doug Miller (alphageek at milmac dot com)

It's time to throw all their damned tea in the harbor again.
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