If my boss told me to go write a Linux device driver in C++, I'd quietly go away and deliver a working device driver that happens to stick to the C subset of C++. Trying to fiddle about getting header files to include cleanly is a complete waste of time. (Maybe you're referring to something else like reading the article.) The benefits of C++ over C that is consistent and well-written in a disciplined manner is really not as great as many managers have been led to believe. And seeking forgiveness from an idiot manager is always easier than seeking permission to do things sanely.
