encoding/gob: zero pointer values

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by awalterschulze:

Before filing a bug, please check whether it has been fixed since the
latest release. Search the issue tracker and check that you're running the
latest version of Go:

Run "go version" and compare against
http://golang.org/doc/devel/release.html  If a newer version of Go exists,
install it and retry what you did to reproduce the problem.

Thanks.

What steps will reproduce the problem?
If possible, include a link to a program on play.golang.org.
1. http://play.golang.org/p/d-6SskGBBg
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What is the expected output?
equal

What do you see instead?
pointer to zero value has been decoded as a nil value

Which compiler are you using (5g, 6g, 8g, gccgo)?


Which operating system are you using?


Which version are you using?  (run 'go version')


Please provide any additional information below.

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Comment 1:

Status changed to Duplicate.

Merged into issue #4609.