> >
>  I would like to split the header <boost/random.hpp> (now 45 KB) into
>  several named <boost/random/XXX.hpp>. Each <boost/random/XXX.hpp>
>  header shall contain one generator or one distribution only, and should
>  be mostly independent of other generators/distributions. The
>  <boost/random.hpp> header will consist of a list of #include's for all
>  <boost/random/XXX.hpp> headers to stay backward-compatible and allow
>  for easy initial usage.
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I like this idea a lot!
>  This change has the following advantages:
>  - Allow reduced compile time for users needing only one generator
>  and a few distributions.
>  - Allow for easier contribution of new generators/distributions
>  by third parties.
>  - Make dependencies between generators/distributions more explicit.
> 
Have you considered adding a boost::random namespace?

-gary-