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From: Robert Dewar <dewar@gnat.com>
Subject: Re: Generics and parameter modes
Date: 1999/08/21
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Tucker said


> > ObjectAda would pass such an object by reference unless the
> > actual
> > were misaligned (maladjusted? ;-), marked atomic or
> > volatile, or had
> > a C_Pass_By_Copy convention.

As would GNAT, indeed it is hard to imagine any other sensible
implementation choice!

Robert Dewar
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