What does auto_ptr<T>::reset () do?

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From: Randy Merkel
Date: Wed, 17 Apr 1996 14:57

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Howdy,

The April 1995 working paper does not [IMHO] explain what:

1. auto_ptr<T>::reset () does with its current value, i.e., does it 
delete it?
2. it [reset] returns.

Does anybody have the answers?

Thanks,

-- Randy

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