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Old 07-23-2007, 01:46 AM
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Old 07-23-2007, 06:08 AM
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Default Re: What is the difference between "calloc" and "malloc"?

Hi,

The calloc allocates memory in the form of blocks and malloc in a single block , do they both allocate memory continuously and if there is an obstacle , would calloc be able to jump the obstacle then allocate another block in remaining heap memory.
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