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(#21448) [docs] Allow boost namespace for non official projects
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Signed-off-by: Uilian Ries <uilianries@gmail.com>
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Yes, but make sure it does not have Boost in the name. Use the [`author-name` convention](https://github.com/conan-io/conan-center-index/blob/master/docs/faqs.md#what-is-the-policy-on-recipe-name-collisions) so there are no conflicts. In addition to follow the rules outlined above.

**NOTE**: In case you have no intention to submit to Boost, then you can use the project name as is (e.g `boost-foobar`).

## Can I add options that do not affect `package_id` or the package contents

Generally no, these sorts of options can most likely be set from a profile or downstream recipes. However if the project supports this option from its build script
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