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Re: GNU attributes
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Larry Jones |
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Re: GNU attributes |
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Tue, 25 Mar 2003 11:47:39 -0500 (EST) |
Derek Robert Price writes:
>
> Anyone know whether a function that allocates memory can be considered
> "pure", in the GNU attribute sense of the term?
Maybe, it depends on what it does with the allocated memory. If
allocating memory is a key part of what it does, then almost certainly
not, but if it's just an ancillary part of the process, then maybe. If
you have a specific example, I can give you a definite answer.
-Larry Jones
I must have been delirious from having so much fun. -- Calvin