Re: [boost] [string_algo] New Maintainer

Subject: Re: [boost] [string_algo] New Maintainer
From: Pavol Droba (droba_at_[hidden])
Date: 2011-12-19 17:40:26

Hello,

On Mon, 19 Dec 2011 01:19:16 +0100, Marshall Clow <mclow.lists_at_[hidden]>  
wrote:

> On Dec 18, 2011, at 12:18 PM, Pavol Droba wrote:
>
>> Dear Boosters,
>>
>> After a careful consideration I finally realized that I can no long act  
>> as
>> a maintainer for String Algorithms Library. I simply don't have the  
>> required time
>> and I thinks that the library deserves at least development.
>>
>> Therefore I would like to call for a volunteer(s) who would like to  
>> take String Algorithm
>> library further.
>>
>> I will still be available for consultations or any such assistance if  
>> required.
>> Hopefully I will be also able to contribute a bit if my situation  
>> changes.
>>
>> Now, I don't really know if there is an official process for this kind  
>> of shift.
>> I would be nice if potential volunteers would send a few words about  
>> the future
>> direction they would take. A community can make a decision then.
>
>
> Well, I haven't thought much about future directions, but it seems to me  
> that the string algorithms
> would find a nice home in the Boost.Algorithm library (assuming it gets  
> approved).
>
> In that case, I would be happy to take over maintenance.
>

Personally I consider this to be quite an interesting idea regardless of  
who will
be maintainer.
Unified Algorithm library was an idea that predates the StringAlgo library  
itself.

I'm definitely not against.

Regards,
Pavol