[PATCH][RFC] use of mallopt function optimizes HAL work with memory

[David Zeuthen]

Sergey Lapin wrote:
> Hi,
> A patch attached is about
> optimization of malloc usage for small chunks.
> Reduces memory fragmentation. Uses mallopt for that.
> Mostly targeted for small-memory embedded devices.

I've committed this. Two questions

  1. what are the wins by doing this?
  2. what are the costs (if any) by doing this?

Thanks.

      David