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Re: A patch for elf.c


On Tue, 8 Dec 1998, Ian Lance Taylor wrote:

> This bug was reported on bug-gnu-utils.  I believe I have already
> fixed this problem with the appended patch.
> 
> We've disagreed before on whether memory should be cleared when it is
> allocated, and I think we will continue to disagree.  This was a bug
> introduced with a change to the function a few months ago.  The fix is
> to avoid introducing bugs; clearing memory is just treating the
> symptom.

I'll try both in turn and see.  If Ian's patch is effective, then I'll
stick to it.  Thanks to both of you for this :-)

C