lasses were 
based on prior work from Dietmar Kuehl, as modified by Jan Langer. Thomas Witt 
was a particular help in later stages of initial development. Peter Dimov and 
Rob Stewart made many useful suggestions and comments over a long period of 
time. Howard Hinnant helped with internationalization issues.</p>

<p>Key <a href="design.htm#Requirements">design requirements</a> and
<a href="design.htm#Realities">design realities</a> were developed during 
extensive discussions on the Boost mailing list, fol