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Subject: Re: [boost] Formal Review Request: Boost.Convert
From: David Abrahams (dave_at_[hidden])
Date: 2009-02-22 12:40:58


on Sun Feb 22 2009, "Vladimir Batov" <batov-AT-people.net.au> wrote:

> I am not sure Boost.Parameter can be applied for the Boost.Convert
> task in question (although Andrey is really pushing for it
> :-)). However, I must say it is a very nifty thing you've come up
> with. I am thinking really hard where I might use it. :-)

This seems to evade your earlier statement a bit:

> Vladimir Batov wrote:
>> If you tell me that the user can make Boost.Convert understand that
>> new parameter without modifying Boost.Convert, I'll be first to
>> abandon manipulators in their favor.

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