Re: [boost] [signals/threadsafe version] Atomic disconnects

From: Peter Dimov (pdimov_at_[hidden])
Date: 2008-03-09 11:34:27

Johan Torp:
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> Thanks for the clarification. This solution forces the use of shared_ptrs
> and might keep a Foo instance alive a little bit longer. Especially the
> latter requirement is a no-no for me.

If thread A is in the middle of a call to foo.f() and thread B attempts to 
destroy foo, your only options are (1) keep foo alive a little bit longer or 
(2) crash. Of course I may be missing something.