Re: [boost] Interest in a Bloom Filter?

Dean Michael Berris wrote:

During the weekend, I got acquainted with and excited about Bloom Filters and the utility of such a data structure.

I've only heard of bloom effects as used in 3D graphics for more realistic lighting effects. Looking at the code, that does not seem to be the purpose of your bloom filter. Just what is it and why might I use it? --Jeffrey Bosboom