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Re:C stdlib isn't threadsafe and even safe Rust didn't save us by loeg on Thursday January 23, 2025 @05:29PM (#42808740)
Yes, yes, but also post-dates adoption of threads. It's an ongoing standard.
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Re:C stdlib isn't threadsafe and even safe Rust didn't save us by pjmlp on Friday January 24, 2025 @01:32AM (#42810995)
Which only standardises existing practice, not inventing new ideas.

So first everyone implementing POSIX has to agree to move forward with thread safety where it fails short.

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