Re: reasons for segmentation faults on linux

[Preben Randhol <randhol+abuse@pvv.org>]

On Thu, 29 Nov 2001 10:36:27 +0000 (UTC), Preben Randhol wrote:
> On 28 Nov 2001 19:36:56 -0800, Robert Dewar wrote:
>> Because you chose to run with stack checking disabled,
>> and GNAT followed your directions!
> 
> % set GNAT_STACK_LIMIT=1600
> 
> % gnatmake -fstack-check A
> gnatgcc -c -fstack-check A.adb
> A.adb:3:04: warning: possible infinite Aursion
> A.adb:3:04: warning: Storage_Error may be raised at run time
> gnatbind -x A.ali
> gnatlink A.ali
> 
> % ./A 
> Segmentation fault

ARG! *Bonking my head on the keyboard* 

Forget the above I made the mistake of writing :

   set GNAT_STACK_LIMIT=1600

but in bash shell it is :

   export GNAT_STACK_LIMIT=1600

when I now recompile and run I get.

% ./A

raised STORAGE_ERROR : stack overflow detected

Preben
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