Re: [Boost-users] HowTo Pass arguments to boost threads?

From: Moshe Matitya (Moshe.Matitya_at_[hidden])
Date: 2006-12-12 06:40:03

Forever Kid wrote:
> 
> What is the method boost prefers to pass arguments to boost 
> threads?  (such as a pointer to some class
> object)
> 
> I saw the class thread_specific_ptr.  
> Is thread_specific_ptr designed for this purpose?
> 
> Is there a recommended site with boost examples to check out? 
>  Boost has good documentation, although I prefer to learn by 
> example and use strict documentation as I become more experienced.
> 
> Thanks much,
> Graham

Take a look this introductory article on Boost.Threads by Bill Kempf:
http://www.ddj.com/184401518
It addresses the question you're asking in a very clear, straightforward
manner, with examples.

Moshe