[boost] Re: memcpy_copyable<> and memcpy_moveable<> type traits

From: David Abrahams (dave_at_[hidden])
Date: 2003-08-25 12:48:31

"Pavel Vozenilek" <pavel_vozenilek_at_[hidden]> writes:

> "David Abrahams" <dave_at_[hidden]> wrote in message
> news:ud6etlwt0.fsf_at_boost-consulting.com...
>> "Pavel Vozenilek" <pavel_vozenilek_at_[hidden]> writes:
>>
>> > Type traits library may be extended with:
>> >  - memcpy_copyable<> and
>> >  - memcpy_moveable<>
>>
>> see boost::is_POD.
>>
> memcpy_moveable<> may be useful for non-POD types, like some pimpls.

I don't believe you can use memcpy to move any non-POD types portably,
i.e. without special knowledge of the compiler. 

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