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# Boost libraries
NFD requires [Boost libraries](http://www.boost.org/), a collection of free peer-reviewed C++ libraries.
NFD should compile and work with [Boost 1.48.0](http://www.boost.org/doc/libs/1_48_0/) and above.
If distribution does not provide these libraries natively, they can be installed using instruction in [[Boost FAQ]].
The following Boost libraries are approved to use in NFD:
* [Asio](http://www.boost.org/doc/libs/1_48_0/doc/html/boost_asio.html): portable networking
* [Smart Ptr](http://www.boost.org/doc/libs/1_48_0/libs/smart_ptr/smart_ptr.htm): smart pointer
* [Function](http://www.boost.org/doc/libs/1_48_0/doc/html/function.html): function object wrapper
* [Bind](http://www.boost.org/doc/libs/1_48_0/libs/bind/bind.html): bind function arguments
* [Test](http://www.boost.org/doc/libs/1_48_0/libs/test/doc/html/index.html): unit test framework, see also [[UnitTesting]]
Other Boost libraries included in [Boost 1.48.0](http://www.boost.org/doc/libs/1_48_0/) can be approved as necessary.