Re: Segmentation fault with 2.17.14

[Paul Scott]

On Wed, Mar 20, 2013 at 08:37:38AM -0000, Trevor Daniels wrote:
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> Paul Scott wrote Wednesday, March 20, 2013 7:56 AM
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> >I get segmentation faults with 2.17.14 on a medium to large set of files 
> > which compile fine with 2.17.13.  I have gotten these errors with some 
> > other 
> > recent 2.17.xx versions.  I don't believe I will get errors with a minimal 
> > example.
> > 
> > What evidence can I provide that might help find the problem?
> 
> Well, start removing things from your code until the error goes away.
> Start with large sections.  Put back what you have just removed and 
> continue removing other things or smaller pieces.  When there is nothing 
> left that can be removed without also removing the error you have a 
> minimal example.  

I know how to produce a minimal example.  I had been removing code and hadn't 
seen results yet and going back to 2.17.13 immediately solved the problem.  I 
have done exactly that with other music with some other recent versions.

I was wondering if some kind of trace might provide someone with a clue.

I have several parts to finish tonight which I am doing quite successfully 
with 2.17.13.

I will give it another try when I can. 

> The chances are in carrying out this process that you will discover
> what is causing the problem.  Tell us what it is.

I appreciate that possibility.  I have said the same thing to a number 
of programming classes I have taught including the assembly language 
class I was teaching tonight.

Thanks and thanks for all the work you all do on this magnificent project.  
I'll be back.

Paul

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> Trevor