[Exceptional C++ Style] Item 17 - Encapsulation

[Kloss, Burkhard (IT)]

Adrian,

> Three must be a reason why C and hence C++ calls 
> parameterless functions with (), but it's always eluded me.

I presume it's because that allows you to distinguish between calling
the function (explicit) and taking its address (implicit).

If memory serves, &func == func.  While I can see that it's a wee bit
tedious, it is more consistent with normal function usage.

	Burkhard 
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