Re: [Boost-users] boost::interprocess boost::interprocess xsi_shared_memory

Subject: Re: [Boost-users] boost::interprocess boost::interprocess xsi_shared_memory
From: Ion Gaztañaga (igaztanaga_at_[hidden])
Date: 2010-12-22 13:16:57

El 22/12/2010 15:47, deuberger escribió:
>>> Thanks for your quick reply, Ion. Yes, we are interested in both
>>> xsi_shared_memory and managed_xsi_shared_memory. I am also willing to
>>> help with the development if that would be helpful. Could you give me an
>>> idea of when a patch could be available for both of these so that I can
>>> decide whether we need to develop a workaround?
>>
>> If you just need those two classes, I think they could be ready in two
>> weeks, I'll reserve some time for this.
>
> Awesome.  Thanks Ion.  That's exactly what we need.
>
> I'm fairly sure the other two things we need will be supported by the
> above.  The first is using xsi_shared_memory with mapped_region and it
> looks those changes are already done.  The second is being able to
> choose which implementation of shared memory we're using (System V
> over POSIX), which would be as simple using the right classes.  If I'm
> misunderstanding anything though, please let me know.

Yes, mapped region supports mapping System V shared memory
>
> Thanks again for your help and please let me know if there is anything
> I can do to help.

I think I need to add some tests and some minor tweaks. If I see the 
work is gettin too big, I'll ask for help.

Best,

Ion