On Mon, 6 Jun 2022, Douglas McIlroy wrote:
I propose a radical solution to the problem of defining \&: return
to the cstr54 definition,
Hear! Hear!
I second that.
if we must find a convenient, shorter alternative, "null
character" seems the best choice,
Please no. The concept of null is something totally different.
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