Re: [boost] [boost thread rework] New version uploaded to BoostVault

From: Alexander Terekhov (terekhov_at_[hidden])
Date: 2005-09-02 05:47:10

Anthony Williams wrote:
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> once.hpp uses a Semaphore, whereas once_mutex.hpp uses a mutex, the same as
> the existing boost::thread implementation.

IIRC boost::thread implementation optimizes fast path (get rid of 
kernel calls) and only briefly holds the named lock.

Your stuff looks different in this respect. Is this intentional?

regards,
alexander.