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The Source Code

   The big bonus to RLIB is that you get the source code for all of the
   functions and to the demonstration program, Message Reader.  All RLIB
   functions are meticulously coded with extensive comments.

   The source code offers several benefits.  First, you can tailor RLIB
   functions if you so desire.  You can expand or limit the operation of
   functions to suit your needs.  If a particular function behaves in a
   way you would like to change, then all you have to do is change it.

   Secondly, the source code is a great source of instruction for those
   of you who may be starting off with Clipper or just want to see what
   Clipper can do.  These functions are the result of years of Clipper
   programming experience, constantly exploring every Clipper feature.

   Third, each RLIB function is available in both the Clipper Summer '87
   and 5.0 versions.  The functions for the 5.0 version have been updated
   and modified specifically to take advantage of the new Clipper 5.0
   storage classes (Local and Static) and code blocks to increase speed
   and efficiency and reduce object code size.

   By looking over this source code you can get an idea of the techniques
   and methods for converting to LOCAL and STATIC variables and still
   retain the functionality of PRIVATES and PUBLICS.  You can see how to
   employ STATICs to have them visible to called functions (like
   PRIVATES), and to be visible globally just like PUBLICS.