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From: dale@cs.rmit.edu.au (Dale Stanbrough)
Subject: Re: Generic Packages
Date: 1998/08/12
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Whether the compiler makes two copies of an instantiated package depends, of
course, on the compiler.

Most compilers do not share generics, so you end up with code bloat. 

This is why I follow the rule of thumb that most package instantations 
should be at the library level (if you are using Gnat, they should be
in a file of their own). This allows you the freedom to with the 
package at other places in the program.

Also if you want a quick clean up of the code, replace any instantiation of
integer_io (integer) with a "with Ada.Integer_Text_IO" in the context clause.


Dale