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From: David Abrahams (dave_at_[hidden])
Date: 2004-03-02 09:25:24


Michael Stevens <Michael.Stevens_at_[hidden]> writes:

>> Is is because there was a good design decision not to include them ?
>> Is it because this is a very touchy domain and poeple could not agree on
>> generic solutions ?
>> Is is just an oversight ?
> Yes, No and No.

Whether or not it's a good decision is arguable. I think there are
some very very good arguments for having generic C++ implementations
of many of these algorithms.

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Dave Abrahams
Boost Consulting
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