INTRODUCTION

    Over a period of several years of monitoring various
telecommunication conferences on C I have noticed that one of the
most difficult problems for beginners was the understanding of
pointers.  After writing dozens of short messages in attempts to
clear up various fuzzy aspects of dealing with pointers, I set up
a series of messages arranged in "chapters" which I could draw
from or email to various individuals who appeared to need help in
this area.

    Recently, I posted all of this material in the FidoNet CECHO
conference.  It received such a good acceptance, I decided to
clean it up a little and submit it for inclusion in Bob Stout's
SNIPPETS file.

    It is my hope that I can find the time to expand on this text
in the future.  To that end, I am hoping that those who read this
and find where it is lacking, or in error, or unclear, would
notify me of same so the next version, should there be one, I can
correct these deficiencys.

    It is impossible to acknowledge all those whose messages on
pointers in various nets contributed to my knowledge in this
area.  So, I will just say Thanks to All.

    I frequent the CECHO on FidoNet via RBBSNet and can be
contacted via the echo itself or by email at:

     RBBSNet address 8:916/1.

I can also be reached via

Internet email at ted.jensen@spacebbs.com

Or     Ted Jensen
       P.O. Box 324
       Redwood City, CA 94064

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