Paul Herring wrote:
>
> On Tue, Nov 17, 2009 at 10:39 AM, Samudra Vishvajith Kapuruge
> <[email protected] <mailto:vishvaya%40gmail.com>> wrote:
> [...]
> > Thanks a lot Paul. I'll try your advice.
> > By the way the msdn says
> > *Note* This function is provided only for compatibility with 16-bit
> > Windows-based applications. Applications should store initialization
> > information in the registry.
> >
> > What does this mean? My program is aimed to work on 32/64 platforms.
>
> It means application specific data like this should be stored in the
> registry, not in INI files, and you should really be using the
> registry version of those functions for new programs.
>
> INI files are basically associated with 16bit programs. There's
> nothing actually *stopping* you from using an INI files on 32/64 bit
> systems, it's just not recommended.
>
> -- 
> PJH
>
> http://shabbleland.myminicity.com/ <http://shabbleland.myminicity.com/>
> http://www.chavgangs.com/register.php?referer=9375 
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> http://www.kongregate.com/?referrer=Shabble 
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>
> 
Wonder why it's not mentioned in MSDN.. Or didn't I see it.. But thanks 
again for replying.. Now my doubts are clear..

Cheers,
Vishva


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