[boost] Re: no semaphores in boost::thread

From: Alexander Terekhov (terekhov_at_[hidden])
Date: 2003-06-07 11:55:52

Maciej Sobczak wrote:
[...]
> What about providing both (condvars and semas), but with documenting
> known pros and cons?

Personally, I'd have no problems with some *separate* Boost.Semas (for 
things meant to be done by the current POSIX/IPC semaphores: async-
signal-safe unlock operation, memory-isolated synchronization) library 
with the "attached sticker" ala "Intergalactic Surgeon General's 
Warning: DON'T USE IT FOR THREADING!" (or something like that). Well, 
that would actually fit rather nicely into "The POSIX++ Vision". ;-) 

regards,
alexander.

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