> Fun parts: There were a fixed number of variables. All variables were global. There were two control structures: if/then and goto It's just like BANCStar! I

> Fun parts: There were a fixed number of variables. All variables were global. There were two control structures: if/then and goto It's just like BANCStar! I forgot to mention that one of the most useful features of the LIST annotator was to generate a cross-reference listing. That feature alone made the practice of re-using working-storage variables much safer, because you could compare the cross-reference indexes of two different programs at a glance easily. I strongly encourage the development of that kind of safety/error-detection/error-prevention tool in any environment whenever possible. Seriously, your Mike sounds like a wise person.