Re: [boost] Re: Special functions, octonions, quaternions in the CVS

From: David Abrahams (david.abrahams_at_[hidden])
Date: 2001-06-26 08:15:37

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Hubert HOLIN" <Hubert.Holin_at_[hidden]>

> Hi all
> 
> [Sorry for the late reaction, I curently have an urgent 
> situation which is swamping me]
> 
> I have introduced a math folder but not a math namespace 
> because I understood that was what the final recommendations called 
> for. I can of course introduce the namespace math if it is deemed 
> usefull.
> 
> I personaly would like to introduce that namespace, as it 
> could be a starting point to tidy-up and improve upon the existing math 
> support (for instance one could then have templated trig functions...).

I agree.

> I do not believe a quaternion or an octonion namespace is 
> called for, 

I agree.

> but a special_functions might, however.

No opinion. Would math:: be inappropriate for these?

HTH,
Dave