From: ara.t.howard@... Date: 2006-03-14T01:04:06+09:00 Subject: Re: abstract method in Ruby On Mon, 13 Mar 2006, Erik Veenstra wrote: > In this case (class definitions in Ruby), the closest to "compile time" is > probably "allocate time". I mean, the first time you use a class after you > defined it, is the moment you create an instance of that class. (Other > ideas?) how interesting! this is a very appropriate for some circumstances which i'd never thought of - i'm sure i'll steal it in the near future. ;-) regards. -a -- share your knowledge. it's a way to achieve immortality. - h.h. the 14th dali lama