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    Returns a pointer to the instance of <CODE>T</CODE> associated with this <CODE>stream_buffer</CODE>, which must be <A HREF="#stream_buffer_is_open"><CODE>open</CODE></A>.
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<H3>Class template <CODE>stream</CODE></H3>

<H4>Description</H4>

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    Stream template which performs i/o by delegating to a contained <A HREF="../concepts/device.html">Device</A>. The Device type is specified as the first template parameter to <CODE>stream</CODE>. Instances of the 