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- From: Dick Menninger <Dick.Menninger@daytonoh.attgis.com>
- Newsgroups: comp.std.c++
- Subject: Re: auto_ptr again
- Date: 18 Jan 1996 13:52:31 PST
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- > ==========Steve Clamage, 1/17/96==========
-
- [stuff deleted]
-
- > That is, single ownership is a deliberate design decision based on the
- > semantics an auto-ptr should have. It is not an implementation issue.
-
- > Unless someone can present new evidence that shows the
- arguments in favor
- > of single ownership are wrong, and in addition shows that multiple
- > ownership is always better, this subject won't be reopened in
- > the committee.
-
- > (Yes, examples are known where multiple ownership does what you want.
- > That doesn't mean it is overall the best design. And nothing prevents
- > you from writing your own multiple-owner class.)
-
- I do not see where either approach is always better. Why is
- one way given an easier time of it than the other? I think
- both semantics have real value and need to be part of the
- standard arsenal to be used. Having both major techniques
- available (instead of making it a contest that throws out one
- valuable technique) is the more desirable solution from the
- customer view [even if it would work you guys to the bone].
- That also seems more in the C++ style and philosophy.
-
- Good Day
- Dick
- Dick.Menninger@DaytonOH.ATTGIS.COM
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