plasma memory/pixmap leak ?

[R.F. Pels]

>> So, basically, the short answer is 'No'.
> 
> there is no instrumentation system, no. much like most other plugin
> based software out there. if you'd like to develop something, that'd
> be great.

Huh. Methinks that would require at least SOME community effort. Ehm, 
ISTM that this isn't something one can invent and develop on its own. 
Pointers? Where to start?
 
> we do have ways of finding out where problems are, though it's a bit
> manual and involves running individual components. at least plasma
> is highly componentized enough that things can be tested in relative
> isolation.

Pity. Basically, we're forgetting to address the pesky issue of 
instrumenting our work (oh yes, BTDTGTT, in most cases driven by 
deadline stress).

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