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Georg Bauhaus wrote:
> 
> generic
>    type N is (<>);
> package U is
> 
>    type T (Len: Integer) is private ;
>    type Count is new N range 0 .. N'Base'Last;  -- 'BASE

It's interesting that this compiles, since N is not an integer type. I suspect 
you've uncovered a compiler error.

-- 
Jeff Carter
"C's solution to this [variable-sized array parameters] has real
problems, and people who are complaining about safety definitely
have a point."
Dennis Ritchie
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