[boost] on operator T* for array access

From: Dave Abrahams (dave_at_[hidden])
Date: 2003-02-05 19:08:51

It just occurred to me that this trick only works when the underlying
pointer type is a real pointer.  In other words, if smart_ptr is to be able
to provide array access, while wrapping arbitrary pointer-like types, an
operator[] is still required.

and-i'm-sure-this-will-be-a-*hugely*-important-use-case-ly y'rs,
dave

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