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Re: Difference Between GC Classes and NS Classes
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Richard Frith-Macdonald |
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Re: Difference Between GC Classes and NS Classes |
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Mon, 17 Sep 2001 08:02:53 +0100 |
On Monday, September 17, 2001, at 07:27 AM, Gerrit Van Dyk wrote:
Hi,
What is the difference between using the GC classes
(GCArray,GCDictionary
etc) in the extensions library and their NS counterparts?
I am busy working on the DB library and this library makes extensive
use of
the GC classes, I would like to replace them with their NS
counterparts, but
I am worried that I might mess a few things up.
Garbage collection ... the GC classes use some form of mark and sweep GC
I think.
The NS classes use tyhe OpenStep retain/release system.
I believe that converting would require major changes to the
structure/design
the database library ... but I agree that it should be done.