Re: [boost] Proposal/InterestCheck: Boost.Geom

Subject: Re: [boost] Proposal/InterestCheck: Boost.Geom
From: Barend Gehrels (barend_at_[hidden])
Date: 2009-01-26 11:40:23

Mathias Gaunard wrote:
> Anis Benyelloul wrote:
>
>> Boost.Geom purpose is to provide a unified, zero-cost and pretty 
>> interface
>> around existing geometric primitive implementations (for now only 
>> points and
>> rectangles in 2D and 3D). 
>
> There are geometric frameworks in the work from several people.
> Those work with concepts.
>
> Among other things, you can manipulate different types with the same 
> interface, using retroactive modelling.
Right, this is the fourth one within a year. We will send our new 
preview this month or start of February. It is fairly complete now and 
revised by input from the list again.

Question, related to this. Until now we didn't use the name "boost" on 
it or use namespace "boost" inside, just because it is not accepted or 
reviewed. We only state "proposed to boost" on the website.

I've  seen several libraries, and this one as well, immediately using 
the tag :boost" at first gauging of interest. What is the policy there? 
Are we encouraged to do this as well or is it better to wait if / until 
it is accepted?

Barend