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From: David Abrahams (dave_at_[hidden])
Date: 2005-11-08 08:50:28


Thorsten Ottosen <nesotto_at_[hidden]> writes:

> Sorry for the late reply, but I keep getting my messages rejected when I
> use a different smpt-server. Very annoying.
>
>> It seems like it should be
>>
>> range_iterator<vint const>::type ==> std::vector<int>::const_iterator
>>
>> I know we discussed this before. Thorsten, are you planning to make
>> this change?
>
> yes, and many more. I do wonder how I should tacle the fact that the upgrade
> will break a lot of code. Maybe I should put the new version in different
> directory, say boost/range/new/...

I think that's too likely to lead to ODR violations. If the old
interface and the new one can't coexist seamlessly for a release you
have to bite the bullet and break code.

Cheers,
Dave

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