> >> > > >> > #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. > > void *p; > p = (struct foo *)kmalloc(sizeof(struct foo), GFP_KERNEL);
Using void pointers is _obviously_ not type safe. What has that got to do with k_new()? 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/
