Re: [boost] [Boost-users] [xint] Boost.XInt formal review

Subject: Re: [boost] [Boost-users] [xint] Boost.XInt formal review
From: Stewart, Robert (Robert.Stewart_at_[hidden])
Date: 2011-03-03 10:23:55

From: boost-bounces_at_[hidden] wrote:
> On Wed, 2 Mar 2011 17:31:07 -0800
> Scott McMurray <me22.ca+boost_at_[hidden]> wrote:
>
> > To me, it seems that Boost isn't the place for anything
> > that claims to be "secure", since the community is
> > unsufficiently skilled in interpretive dance:
>
> Perhaps an alternate name for that option, then. One that
> wouldn't be too much longer or too many words, but also
> wouldn't be misinterpreted as providing true security...
> perhaps more_secure? It requires a little less typing,
> and is less frightening, than less_insecure. ;-)

How about naming it for what it does: overwrite_on_destruction or similar.

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Rob Stewart                           robert.stewart_at_[hidden]
Software Engineer, Core Software      using std::disclaimer;
Susquehanna International Group, LLP  http://www.sig.com

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