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Stroustrup Says New C++ Standard Delayed Until 2010 Or Later

Posted by timothy on from the esperanto-wasn't-built-in-a-day dept.

wandazulu writes "At the end of an article written by the creator of C++, where he talks about removing a feature from the new C++ standard, he drops a bombshell: The new C++ standard (typically referred to as C++0x) has been delayed until 2010 or later. What does this mean? No new C++ features like threads, proper enum classes, or hash tables. C++0x is dead, long live C++1x!"

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  1. Namespace by Quiet_Desperation · · Score: 4, Funny

    C++0x

    Yes, well, that just rolls off the tongue, doesn't it?

    Maybe he can get one of those hieroglyphs like Prince.

    1. Re:Namespace by Zan+Lynx · · Score: 4, Funny

      No. Obviously it is C++0xa.

  2. C++0A by gr8_phk · · Score: 4, Funny

    Or C++0x0A no need to change the name.

    1. Re:C++0A by Wildclaw · · Score: 4, Funny

      My big question.

      The original demonic summoning of the C++ spec was done using a piece of the tower of babel, a succubus and 2 top laywers arguing over who shouldn't be sacrificed. What ingredients were they using this time, and why did it fail?

  3. Well, it could... by Petersko · · Score: 5, Funny

    "C++0x... Yes, well, that just rolls off the tongue, doesn't it?"

    Well, it does if you just pronounce it "Cocks".

    1. Re:Well, it could... by Bemopolis · · Score: 5, Funny

      If the cock rolls off your tongue you're doing it wrong.

      --
      "I guess the moral of the story is, don't paint your airship with rocket fuel." -- Addison Bain
  4. in related news... by cowdung · · Score: 5, Funny

    The latest version of Cobol (eagerly expected by 6 people) will also be delayed till January 2011.

    1. Re:in related news... by clintp · · Score: 4, Funny

      No worries. C++1x will still be out before Perl 6.

      --
      Get off my lawn.
  5. Thats a mouthful by Demonantis · · Score: 4, Funny

    C++0x is a goofy name no wonder no one wants to work hard on it. How would you like that on your resume. C+=2 is much more consistent with the language and is much easier to read.

  6. Re:Who cares now? by Tanktalus · · Score: 5, Funny

    There are two basic problems with your code. First, there are unbalanced parenthesis. Second, this is a thread about C++. Not Perl. Next time, be more careful. Thanks.