Re: [libdv-dev] dv_cleanup

[Dan D. <da...@de...>]

On Thursday 25 August 2005 07:26 pm, pl...@ip... wrote:
> Hi all,
>
> I discovered, that dv_cleanup(void) frees all statically allocated memory.
> The problem is, that the right time for calling this function cannot be
> determined, if we have a modular program (e.g. which does en- and decoding
> in multiple threads).

Yes, this problem affects MLT as well, but we did something to workaround. 
Don't ask me the details now because I am in hurry at the moment as I prepare 
for a move across the country (USA).

> - Better solution IMHO: Call dv_cleanup() automatically by a function,
>   which has  __attribute__ ((destructor)). This is a gcc only solution,
>   but It's portable and works fine in ffmpeg and libquicktime.

When I return to normal life, I will see if any objections have been raised 
before persuing this.

Thanks, Burkhard. Keep up the good work as usual!

+-DRD-+