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From: spamjunk_at_[hidden]
Date: 2002-08-30 11:30:13


> I prefer binary_set. I don't like mixing in names just because that's where
> the inspiration came from, the name should describe what it is and does, not
> its history.
>
> Can you imagine boost taking on a high precision floating point class and
> calling it fortran_float?
>

Actually, I think naming something based on its history can convey A LOT more
information than any attempt at a concise, functionaly descriptive ever
will.
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