Thread: srdup question

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    srdup question

    Hi, my question is:

    if I use strdup(), do I have to use free() at the end of the program (like when using malloc/realloc)?

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    1. strdup is not a standard function, so beware if you're writing portable programs.
    2. Yes, you need to free, just like you would do with malloc
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    thanks salem

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