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Boost is pretty much standard. Much of it is being included for the next revision of the C++ standard, C++0x. It's a generally agreed upon best practice to use Boost libraries wherever they are available.
i know you've come under a lot of fire recently for the policy review stuff, so i just wanted to say that i think you're completely right and that i always enjoy reading your posts.
"I am of the firm opinion that we should follow game mechanics first and foremost. However, if we don't, then I feel we should make changes that improve the competitive qualities of the game."