Function that accepts both lvalue and rvalue arguments

Question

Is there a way to write a function in C++ that accepts both lvalue and rvalue arguments, without making it a template?

For example, suppose I write a function

Answer 1

Another rather ugly alternative is to make the function a template and explicitly instantiate both versions:

template
void print(T&&) { /* ... */ }

template void print(istream&);
template void print(istream&&);

This can be compiled separately. The client code only needs the declaration of the template.

I'd personaly just stick with what Andy Prowl suggests, though.