From: nvangogh@invalid.net   
      
   In the C++ Standard - before C++11 - any attempt to initialize a   
   variable inside the body of a class would fail at compilation. I am   
   sure that there is / was a very good reason for this, but can't   
   understand why it is so.   
      
   I thought that maybe it was a restriction that was imposed due to some   
   form of resource limitation. I am sure that I am wrong.   
      
   Now C++11 allows in class initializers. This appears to make the class   
   design clearer - or at least much easier to implement for a novice   
   like me as there is no need for a lengthy & possibly erroneous   
   constructor initializer list.   
      
   So out of curiosity - why were (are) in class initializers prohibited   
   in old c++?   
      
      
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