Re: [boost] [thread] condition::notify with unlocked mutex

From: Yuval Ronen (ronen_yuval_at_[hidden])
Date: 2006-12-08 04:42:14

Steven Watanabe wrote:
>     I see no reason to require that a mutex be locked for notify.
> If you want to have it locked then you can just do so. Wait is different;
> it needs to release the lock first and upon notification reacquire it and
> check the predicate.

All you say is technically true, but there are other design 
considerations which I explained in my other posts. That's not to say 
that you are undoubtedly wrong. Many smart people agree with you and 
disagree with me...