[boost] Re: config, get_pointer, customization via ADL

From: David Abrahams (dave_at_[hidden])
Date: 2003-12-03 17:08:01

"John Maddock" <john_at_[hidden]> writes:

>> I think we can do better, but I need a better description of what
>> happens in order to get there.  Can you give more details?
>
> I don't know.... basically it seem as though:
>
> using boost::whatever;

Placed where?  In any namespace?  Only in boost or in a sub-namespace?

> prevents ADL of "whatever" inside namespace boost (and nested namespaces
> thereof), but not in unconnected namespaces.

Can you show some test cases which demonstrate?

-- 
Dave Abrahams
Boost Consulting
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