[Python-Dev] GC and ExtensionClass

[Neil Schemenauer]

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skip@pobox.com wrote:
>=20
> Has anyone investigated interactions between ExtensionClass objects and G=
C?
> I've encountered segfaults with 2.1 in certain situations when using the
> latest PyGtk stuff.

Do any of the PyGtk objects define the GC type flag?

The GC is fairly good a exposing memory management bugs that
otherwise go unnoticed.  If you're using glib you can try setting
the MALLOC_CHECK_ environment variable to 2.  If you've got lots
of memory you could also try using electric fence and running
your program.  Finally, you might try compiling with Py_DEBUG
set.

> Neil and/or Jim (and/or anyone else willing to look into this problem), I
> can give you access to my development machine via ssh if you think that
> would help debug the problem.

I'd be willing to take a look (the chances of me reproducing it
don't look good).  A public RSA key is attached.

  Neil

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