Re: [boost] Re: std::complex design (Was: N-Dimensional array library submission...)

From: David Abrahams (david.abrahams_at_[hidden])
Date: 2002-01-12 18:39:08

----- Original Message -----
From: "Greg Colvin" <gcolvin_at_[hidden]>

> > Don't you want a constructor? ;-)
>
> What I want is an extension to allow POD constructors.
>
> > Check the POD requirements I posted again. Pretty restrictive.
>
> Too restrictive, in my opinion.

Yes, we (boost posters) are all in agreement. That's what this thread's
about. I also want to allow base classes. I'll post my conversation with
John Spicer that discusses all of these things and the rationale for the
status quo as soon as I get permission from him.

-Dave