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.

Stay safe - Damian

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