Re: [boost] Re: Re: Intrusive smart pointer

From: David Abrahams (david.abrahams_at_[hidden])
Date: 2002-04-18 14:38:11

----- Original Message -----
From: "Andrei Alexandrescu" <andrewalex_at_[hidden]>

> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "David Abrahams" <david.abrahams_at_[hidden]>

>
> > There's no arguing with what works. This is one reason we really
need to
> > get a policy-based smart pointer into boost. While I think it's
> > unreasonable for any one person to take on being a project "lead"
for
> > integrating all of Loki, this is one piece which would be incredibly
> > valuable, and, I believe, feasible. I don't think it needs to be a
> > veteran Booster; it's much more important that the person have a
> > personal stake in the project (i.e. needs the functionality for his
own
> > work). I hope that someone (like you ;->) will take Andrei up on it.
>
> Come on, Dave, why wouldn't you do that?

Thanks for the invitation! I think it would be great fun, especially
since there's so much functional overlap with the iterator adaptors
library. However, I must decline. Between my job (Boost.Python v2),
general boost administration, and Boost.Build v2, I am completely
swamped with work. I don't think I'd be very effective at anything if I
took on another project right now.

Of course, if you want to help with any of those other things, I could
think about taking on the SmartPtr issue... <0.2 wink>

-Dave