Date: Fri, 18 May 2001 11:28:46 +0300
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> From: "Mark E." <snowball3 AT bigfoot DOT com>
> Date: Thu, 17 May 2001 15:17:27 -0400
> 
> This patch enhances realloc by trying to extend the allocated block before
> allocating a new one. How does it look?

Looks good, thanks.

Is it possible to compare the run time of some memory-intensive
application with and without this change?  I don't expect any dramatic
slow-down, judging by the code, but perhaps it would be nice to be
safe rather than sorry.