[boost] shifted_ptr review

From: Douglas Gregor (gregod_at_[hidden])
Date: 2003-09-24 08:44:52

The review of Philippe Bouchard's shifted_ptr library begins now and runs 
through Tuesday, September 30.

Here is a short introduction to the library (from the documentation):

"The purpose of this smart pointer is mainly to allocate the reference counter 
(or owner) and the object itself at the same time so that dynamic memory 
management is simplified thus accelerated and cheaper on the memory map. This 
allows the use of reference counts with garbage collection. "

When reviewing the library, please remember to include:

    * What is your evaluation of the design?
    * What is your evaluation of the implementation?
    * What is your evaluation of the documentation?
    * What is your evaluation of the potential usefulness of the library?
    * Did you try to use the library?  With what compiler?  Did you have any 
problems?
    * How much effort did you put into your evaluation? A glance? A quick 
reading? In-depth study?
    * Are you knowledgeable about the problem domain?

And finally, every review should answer this question:

    * Do you think the library should be accepted as a Boost library?  Be sure 
to say this explicitly so that your other comments don't obscure your overall 
opinion.

You can download the library submission here:
        http://groups.yahoo.com/group/boost/files/shifted_ptr.zip

        Thank you,
        Doug Gregor