[boost] Re: Secret handles and descriptors: Enemies of reuse, conspirators with frameworks.

From: David Abrahams (dave_at_[hidden])
Date: 2004-09-12 20:52:22

"Jeff Garland" <jeff_at_[hidden]> writes:

> On Sun, 12 Sep 2004 18:53:41 -0500, Aaron W. LaFramboise wrote
>
>> Any thoughtful consideration and comments would be greatly appreciated.
>> [UTF-8?] If there is some interest in these things for Boost, Iâ..d like to
>> prepare some proof-of-concept alterations for waitable parts of 
>> Boost. I also have designed a cross-platform demultiplexor class,
>>  but unfortunately it is not in a state that is immediately ready to 
>> be shared with Boost.  However, if there was interest, I would consider
>> polishing it up.
>
> Aaron --
>
> Obviously the time is ripe for this discussion.  Carlo Wood is indicating an
> interest in working this very issue.  He is trying to start some discussion.
> We are pondering taking some of the discussion off-list so we can get to some
> solid footing before getting everyone involved.  Anyway, have a look at
> http://lists.boost.org/MailArchives/boost/msg70913.php.
>
> and some of the subsequent email.  Anyway I'd say the answer is there is a
> clear interest. Some discussion and work has come before, but it isn't the
> last word on this topic by any means...
>
> http://www.crystalclearsoftware.com/cgi-bin/boost_wiki/wiki.pl?BoostSocket/Multiplexing

Before you take the discussion away, could someone please give a
simple description of what's meant by "demultiplexor?"  Both Aaron's
and Carlos' posts seem to assume the reader knows what it is (they
hint, but the hints aren't enough for me).

-- 
Dave Abrahams
Boost Consulting
http://www.boost-consulting.com