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  1. 08-05-2004 #1
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    realloc

    Do I need to free the old pointer that I pass to realloc?
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    Nope. If the allocated block is moved then it will release the old block.
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    Quote Originally Posted by gustavosserra
    Do I need to free the old pointer that I pass to realloc?
    You should if realloc fails.
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