> So I think we are talking about different things here. I don't want > to > save "bad memory block" errors nor dream about bullet proof VM, but > if > we know the bullet then let's use a nice bulletproof vest :) >
This can be done and has been done. Following code would clearly result in segmentation violation: bytes := ExternalBytes address: 16r10 size: 100. bytes byteAt: 1 put: 10. There are smalltalk implementations out there that handle this and open a (smalltalk) debugger (see the screenshot). Of course, you can just abort, fix your code and try again. Of course, if you happen to overwrite your object memory or VM internal structures, you're screwed. As you said, you can still be shot and die, but the west can save your life in some cases :-) Best, Jan
