Re: [boost] [repost][threads] final decision on making parts of Boost.Threads header-only

Subject: Re: [boost] [repost][threads] final decision on making parts of Boost.Threads header-only
From: Anthony Williams (anthony.ajw_at_[hidden])
Date: 2009-05-18 06:50:13

joaquin_at_[hidden] writes:

> A few weeks ago we had a discussion about the convenience
> of making part of Boost.Threads, namely mutexes and locks,
> header-only. Some (including Anthony Williams) supported the
> idea, others disliked it:
>
> http://lists.boost.org/Archives/boost/2009/04/150524.php
>
> What the final decision on this issue is? If positive (i.e. favoring
> the change), can it be expected to be done for Boost 1.40?

I haven't yet had a chance to investigate the issues. I will try and do
so reasonably soon.

Anthony
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