Re: [PATCH] strtod.3: ATTRIBUTES: Note functions that are thread safe with exceptions

[Peng Haitao <penght-BthXqXjhjHXQFUHtdCDX3A@public.gmane.org>]

On 01/22/2014 04:29 PM, Andre Majorel wrote:
>>> If that is the case, how about :
>>>
>>>   These functions can be safely used in multithreaded
>>>   applications, as long as the locale is not changed during
>>>   their execution.
>>
>> The above sentence is OK, but I think added setlocale(3) is
>> better, thanks.
>>
>> These functions can be safely used in multithreaded
>> applications, as long as setlocale(3) is not called
>> to change the locale during their execution.
> 
> This wording can be interpreted to mean that calling setlocale()
> *is* permitted as long as the locale doesn't change. If that is
> really what you mean, then no further objections from me.

That is what I mean.
Thanks.


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Best Regards,
Peng

> Otherwise, my recommendation would be
> 
>   These functions can be safely used in multithreaded
>   applications, as long as setlocale() is not called during
>   their execution.
> 

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