Non-scoped mutex's with Boost.Threads

From: Dale Peakall (dale.peakall_at_[hidden])
Date: 2002-04-02 08:03:49

I believe it is possible to use Boost.Threads mutexes without
the need to use a scoped_lock style guard.

I vaguely recall it being something to do with a mutex_traits
class or something (but I can't find any documentation).

Can anyone help me out.

Thanks.

        - Dale.