eggert@twinsun.com (Paul Eggert) (09/26/90)
ian@ssc-vax.UUCP (Ian R. Searle) writes:
I can sucessfully make sc and create an executable, but it constantly
core dumps or dies due to xmallox/xfree errors.
SC 6.8 has a serious bug in the handling of its ``dotb'' buffer that can lead
to a core dump. The buffer is overrun in normal operation; exactly when
depends on which host and compiler you use. The bug kills SC's ``save before
Spreadsheet dies'' fallback, causing you to lose your work.
I lost three hours of work due to this bug on a Sparcstation 1.
A fix is reportedly in the works.irv@happym.wa.com (Irving [h] Wolfe) (09/26/90)
In <1990Sep25.184217.4537@twinsun.com> eggert@twinsun.com (Paul Eggert) writes: >SC 6.8 has a serious bug in the handling of its ``dotb'' buffer I suspect there are other bugs too. It was a disaster here, so I rm'd it and got 6.1 back off a backup tape. This is one that should not have been published yet -- all sorts of bad problems! -- Irving Wolfe Happy Man Corp. irv@happym.wa.com 206/463-9399 ext.101 4410 SW Point Robinson Road, Vashon Island, WA 98070-7399 fax ext.116 SOLID VALUE, the investment letter for Benj. Graham's intelligent investors Information free (sample $10 check or credit card): email patty@happym.wa.com