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How unsafe is it to use (assign, compare) a pointer value after it's been freed?

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I have a program which mallocs and later frees a lot of memory, but I can see from the operating system that memory usage doesn't actually go back down.

Why I deleted a pointer, then use it, I still get the same data?

FAQ on C/C++/Unix by Roseanne Zhang, Java Programmer Certifi...
Yes, sometimes, it still can be used to get the same value, sometimes it does not. Sometimes, you will get a segmentation error. The language does not check the validity of the pointer. The programmer is responsible to use the pointers responsiblely. That is one problem of c/c++, which are not a safe language, but it is highly efficient! The following sample program will demonstrate the concepts.

What is a far pointer? where we use it?

OOPS FAQ - Page 6
Latest Answer: near, far pointers are the types of pointers in C. By using these pointers we can directly access me...

Should you use the this pointer in the constructor?

Constructors, C++ FAQ Lite
Some people feel you should not use the this pointer in a constructor because the object is not fully formed yet. However you can use this in the constructor (in the {body} and even in the initialization list) if you are careful. Here is something that always works: the {body} of a constructor (or a function called from the constructor) can reliably access the data members declared in a base class and/or the data members declared in the constructor's own class.

Is a run-time integral value of 0, cast to a pointer, guaranteed to be a null pointer?

All Questions
How can I access an interrupt vector located at the machine's location 0? If I set a pointer to 0, the compiler might translate it to some nonzero internal null pointer value.

What Is A Pointer?

Windows Basics
A pointer is the arrow you use to choose things on screen. Since the Shortcut is simply a pointer to a specific program or file, you can delete the shortcut or remove it from the Desktop without actually deleting the program or file.

What is the k-value or the R-value of ASTEC and how do these values compare with mass insulation?

Astec Frequently Asked Questions.
The R-value is the measure of the resistance of a material to heat flow (or heat gain) by conduction only. The k-value is the measure of thermal conductivity; it measures the rate of heat transfer by conduction through a material from face to face. ASTEC's thermal conductivity (k-value) is very low (0.00345 W/m ?K or 0.00199 Btu/h ft ?F). A very low k-value indicates a good conductive insulator.

How does this R-Value compare with common block?

Architectural Block, Architectural Masonry Products, Masonry...
A NRG Block is six to ten times higher in R-Value than a common block, which ranges from 1.5 to 2.5 depending upon the aggregate used.

How does this R-Value compare to other insulated block?

Architectural Block, Architectural Masonry Products, Masonry...
Other blocks using inserts or hollow core blocks with poured insulation range between 5 and 6 for a 9 and 10" block.

How do you compare in terms of value for money?

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What's the initial value of the address pointer of the HT24LCXX after power-up?

Holtek Semiconductor - I^2 C EEPROM Series FAQs
The initial value of the address pointer of HT24LCXX after power-up is 0000h. If you do the random read instruction right after the power-up, you'll read the data stored in address 0000h.

When is it safe to use unsafe functions such as unsafePerformIO?

GHC/FAQ - HaskellWiki
We'll give two answers to this question, each of which may be helpful. These criteria are not rigorous in any real sense (you'd need a formal semantics for Haskell in order to give a proper answer to this question), but should give you a feel for the kind of things you can and cannot do with unsafePerformIO.

How do I assign a DOI name?

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A DOI name prefix (for example, 10.1000/) enables a registrant to assign many DOI names, by building on the prefix to construct a range of unique identifiers (10.1000/abc, etc). To obtain a prefix, you need to work either with a Registration Agency or, for experimental or prototype purposes, with the International DOI Foundation. Working with a Registration Agency (RA) brings with it the advantages of participation in a defined DOI System application with others.

What Then Is the Use of Value?

Smithers & Co. - q & FAQs
iii) It enables investors to avoid nonsense claims about value. (Report No. 249 "A Guide to Stockbroker Economics." 15th August, 2005.) q can be used for valuing individual markets, but not for individual shares. This is mainly because the impact of intangibles is very different. Whilst these don't affect the aggregate value, as explained in the previous section, they can be very important for individual companies. (Report No. 167 "Value, Market Efficiency and Intangibles."10th October, 2001.

Will the library assign a dollar value to the materials I donate?

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Due to legal liabilities, we are not able to quote a dollar value for the items you give us, but at the time of the donation, you may request a receipt from the library enumerating the items you have donated.

What value do I assign to non-cash gifts donated to charitable organizations?

Accounting frequently asked questions
The value will depend upon the condition of the items and ultimately a reasonable value established by you. Please see our "Non-cash Contributions Price Sheet" on this website for further guidance in this area.

What value should I assign to the roughness length (z0) for water in WAsP?

The roughness of water must be given as 0 (zero) in order for WAsP to distinguish between water areas and very smooth land surfaces. (Internally WAsP uses 0.0002 m for a water surface, but the user should specify 0).

I notice when I try to assign the return value of WHAT or HELP I get an error message instead. Why?

REBOL Language FAQ
WHAT and HELP do not return a value to REBOL. To capture these, you could do the following: echo %what.txt what echo none The function ECHO writes to a file everything that is printed to the console until it is turned off with ECHO NONE.
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