[boost] Re: shifted_ptr: why?

From: David Abrahams (dave_at_[hidden])
Date: 2003-10-01 15:17:59

"Philippe A. Bouchard" <philippeb_at_[hidden]> writes:

> Rozental, Gennadiy wrote:
>
> [...]
>
>>>> As it stands my vote it to reject this submission. Later on
>>> it could
>>>> be implemented as specific PBSP policy.
>>>
>>> And that would make it acceptable?
>>
>> Yes. As another custom policy for generic framework.
>
> Do you want me to continue documenting shifted_ptr as it is?  

Yes, please.

> Do you think the framework will be able to share different
> allocations between different pointers?  

"The framework" is mere vapor as of today.  There's been some work on
it, but it would be crazy to hold up your own work waiting for it.

-- 
Dave Abrahams
Boost Consulting
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