How to save RAM in D programs (on zero initialized buffers): Reloaded

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Artur Skawina wrote:
> That won't help - the compiler will defeat the optimization by 
> "initializing" the area...

I see.


Timon Gehr wrote:
> The solution with the best performance and least memory 
> requirements obviously must be the default.

No argument here. Only, if calloc is an all-around better 
allocation method than malloc, why is malloc even used?