[boost] Re: algorithms namespace

From: David Abrahams (dave_at_[hidden])
Date: 2004-02-26 17:57:34

Rob Stewart <stewart_at_[hidden]> writes:

> If Boost chooses to change a namespace name, the old name can be
> retained, via namespace alias, for a few versions, marking it
> deprecated upon the introduction of the new name.  That makes the
> transition to a "better" name easier.

It's not that simple; we'll break specializations if we ever do that.

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Dave Abrahams
Boost Consulting
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