[boost] Re: boost::shared_ptr<> uses mutex rather than CAS methods

From: Neal Coombes (nealc_at_[hidden])
Date: 2004-12-09 13:20:39

Matt Hurd wrote:
> 
> I saw another interesting note about GCC and type traits the other
> day.  The only probably is that it is a one way door to the GPL world
> from boost due to the GPL licence restrictions, even looking at the
> GCC implementation and implementing any improvements is questionable
> :-(

Keep in mind that the copyright owner has the right to contribute his 
work to anyone under any terms he sees fit.  i.e. Jon can contribute his 
change to boost under boost's license if both parties are interested.

Neal