What is the significance of the number '240' in the 'stray 240' error message?

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What is the significance of the number '240' in the 'stray 240' error message?
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The number '240' is a specific error code used by the MinGW linker (which Dev-C++ often uses). It doesn't have a direct, easily interpretable meaning beyond indicating a general linking problem. It's more important to focus on the underlying cause of the error rather than the number itself.