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> Valgrind is an open-source tool for finding memory-management problems
in Linux-x86 executables. It detects memory leaks/corruption in the program
being run. It is being developed by <A
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> We express our sincere appreciation to Julian Seward
for creating Valgrind. Thanks to Mr.Pramode C.E and also
friends at the Govt Engineering College, Trichur for their advice and cooperation.
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> Copyright (C)2002 Deepak P, Sandeep S.
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