Re: [boost] [xint] Boost.XInt formal review

Subject: Re: [boost] [xint] Boost.XInt formal review
From: Scott McMurray (me22.ca+boost_at_[hidden])
Date: 2011-03-10 12:15:28

On Thu, Mar 10, 2011 at 05:49, Chad Nelson <chad.thecomfychair_at_[hidden]> wrote:
> On Wed, 09 Mar 2011 11:47:00 -0800
> Steven Watanabe <watanabesj_at_[hidden]> wrote:
>>
>> Just a thought: Maybe the Allocator should handle this, since it's
>> related to memory management?
>>
>
> I've been debating that since I read your message last night, and I
> don't have an answer. It would make sense, but it would also make it
> more difficult for someone who just wants to clear the memory when it's
> released. I can see uses where that would be sufficient.
>

Can you elaborate on why someone would want to clear the memory, but
not want to actually be secure?

~ Scott