Re: [boost] Smart Pointers documentation/questions

From: David Abrahams (dave_at_[hidden])
Date: 2002-09-17 10:06:16

From: "Peter Dimov" <pdimov_at_[hidden]>

> From: "David Abrahams" <dave_at_[hidden]>
> >
> > - Also "swap is defined in the same namespace as shared_ptr as this is
> > currently...". You might give a reference to
> > http://www.gotw.ca/publications/mill08.htm to explain why the global
> > namespace won't work.
>
> Why is the global namespace even a contender?

It isn't, in reality. However, in the minds of those who don't understand
the rules at a deep level, it might be. You seem to be gearing the document
towards this audience in some places.

> The options are boost:: and std:: AFAICS.

True

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