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SubjectRe: [PATCH] *(int*)0 = 0 & variations
Hi Horst.

>>>>> Any code depending on assert evaluating the condition is
>>>>> broken IMHO.

> It _is_ broken. See the page for assert(3). People _will_ go
> and delete kassert(9) calls, and blow up the whole thing.

>>>> IMHO also, but the general concensus appears to be in favour
>>>> of it.

> Don't let "consensus" make you stray from the right path.

It's good to have the official viewpoint.

Best wishes from Riley.

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