Re: [boost] [UUID] uuid.hpp Objective C++ conflict.

Subject: Re: [boost] [UUID] uuid.hpp Objective C++ conflict.
From: Mostafa (mostafa_working_away_at_[hidden])
Date: 2009-08-18 08:08:10

Scott McMurray wrote:
> 2009/8/17 M M <mostafa_working_away_at_[hidden]>:
>> 1) Given this conflict, will you still proceed with the same function name?  (As an fyi, all other boost libraries I've incorporated into the iphone fortunately don't have this problem.)
>>
> 
> The name was chosen as that's what it's called in S4.1.7 of the UUID
> RFC: http://www.ietf.org/rfc/rfc4122.txt
> 
> Do you have a suggestion for a new one?
> 

1.0) Why not make a static class variable named NIL, since nil() returns 
the same value all the time?

2) (I know this is off topic and I admit that I haven't researched the 
mailinglists for this one) If it's still going to remain a function, 
shouldn't it be static?