> > > > #define k_new(type, flags) ((type *) kmalloc(sizeof(type), flags)) > > The cast doesn't make it more safe in any way
I does, since a warning will be issued, if the type of the assigned pointer doesn't match the requested allocation. And yes, warnings are _very_ useful in C for enforcing type safety. Miklos - To unsubscribe from this list: send the line "unsubscribe linux-kernel" in the body of a message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] More majordomo info at http://vger.kernel.org/majordomo-info.html Please read the FAQ at http://www.tux.org/lkml/
