diff --git a/smp/src/CMakeLists.txt b/smp/src/CMakeLists.txt
index c5fdb1ed3..0e8d1bc0d 100644
--- a/smp/src/CMakeLists.txt
+++ b/smp/src/CMakeLists.txt
@@ -17,7 +17,6 @@ set(LIBRARY_OUTPUT_PATH ${SMP_LIB_OUTPUT_PATH})
 ######################################################################################
 
 set (SMP_FILE 
-    thread.cpp
     MWModel.h
     scheduler.h
     island.h
@@ -28,6 +27,7 @@ set (SMP_FILE
     topology/star.cpp
     topology/ring.cpp
     topology/hypercubic.cpp
+    notifier.cpp
     )
 
 add_library(smp STATIC ${SMP_FILE})
diff --git a/smp/src/MWModel.cpp b/smp/src/MWModel.cpp
index cde545c77..f3b4082a4 100644
--- a/smp/src/MWModel.cpp
+++ b/smp/src/MWModel.cpp
@@ -39,7 +39,7 @@ paradiseo::smp::MWModel<EOAlgo,EOT,Policy>::MWModel(unsigned workersNb, Args&...
 template<template <class> class EOAlgo, class EOT, class Policy>
 template<class... Args>
 paradiseo::smp::MWModel<EOAlgo,EOT,Policy>::MWModel(Args&... args) :
-    MWModel(Thread::hardware_concurrency(), args...)
+    MWModel(std::thread::hardware_concurrency(), args...)
 {}
 
 template<template <class> class EOAlgo, class EOT, class Policy>
diff --git a/smp/src/MWModel.h b/smp/src/MWModel.h
index 79a7877f0..2b5cb0721 100644
--- a/smp/src/MWModel.h
+++ b/smp/src/MWModel.h
@@ -31,6 +31,7 @@ Contact: paradiseo-help@lists.gforge.inria.fr
 #define MWMODEL_H_
 
 #include <cassert>
+#include <thread>
 
 #include <scheduler.h>
 #include <algoDispatching.h>
@@ -113,7 +114,7 @@ protected:
      */
     void operator()(eoPop<EOT>& pop,const error_tag&);
     
-    std::vector<Thread*> workers;
+    std::vector<std::thread*> workers;
     Scheduler<EOT,Policy> scheduler;
 };
 
diff --git a/smp/src/scheduler.cpp b/smp/src/scheduler.cpp
index 7bef0b2a0..68b366c08 100644
--- a/smp/src/scheduler.cpp
+++ b/smp/src/scheduler.cpp
@@ -27,8 +27,6 @@ ParadisEO WebSite : http://paradiseo.gforge.inria.fr
 Contact: paradiseo-help@lists.gforge.inria.fr
 */
 
-#include <typeinfo>
-
 template<class EOT, class Policy>
 paradiseo::smp::Scheduler<EOT,Policy>::Scheduler(unsigned workersNb) :
     workers(workersNb),
@@ -75,7 +73,7 @@ void paradiseo::smp::Scheduler<EOT,Policy>::operator()(eoUF<EOT&, void>& func, e
         
     // Starting threads
     for(unsigned i = 0; i < workers.size(); i++)
-        workers[i].start(&Scheduler<EOT,Policy>::applyLinearPolicy, this,  std::ref(func), std::ref(popPackages[i]));
+        workers[i] = std::thread(&Scheduler<EOT,Policy>::applyLinearPolicy, this,  std::ref(func), std::ref(popPackages[i]));
         
     // Wait the end of tasks
     for(unsigned i = 0; i < workers.size(); i++)
@@ -90,7 +88,7 @@ void paradiseo::smp::Scheduler<EOT,Policy>::operator()(eoUF<EOT&, void>& func, e
     for(unsigned i = 0; i < workers.size(); i++)
     {
         planning[i] = 2;
-        workers[i].start(&Scheduler<EOT,Policy>::applyProgressivePolicy, this,  std::ref(func), std::ref(popPackages[i]), i);
+        workers[i] = std::thread(&Scheduler<EOT,Policy>::applyProgressivePolicy, this,  std::ref(func), std::ref(popPackages[i]), i);
     }
 
     unsigned counter = 0;
diff --git a/smp/src/scheduler.h b/smp/src/scheduler.h
index 11ef5c374..e316d47ab 100644
--- a/smp/src/scheduler.h
+++ b/smp/src/scheduler.h
@@ -35,7 +35,6 @@ Contact: paradiseo-help@lists.gforge.inria.fr
 #include <atomic>
 #include <mutex>
 
-#include <thread.h>
 #include <policiesDispatching.h>
 
 #include <eoEvalFunc.h>
@@ -106,7 +105,7 @@ protected:
      */
     std::vector<std::vector<EOT*>> subGroups(eoPop<EOT>& pop);
     
-    std::vector<Thread> workers;
+    std::vector<std::thread> workers;
     std::vector<std::vector<EOT*>> popPackages;
     
     std::atomic<bool> done;
diff --git a/smp/src/smp.h b/smp/src/smp.h
index 17bf95b5c..e4af517cc 100644
--- a/smp/src/smp.h
+++ b/smp/src/smp.h
@@ -30,7 +30,6 @@ Contact: paradiseo-help@lists.gforge.inria.fr
 #ifndef SMP_H
 #define SMP_H
 
-#include <thread.h>
 #include <MWModel.h>
 #include <scheduler.h>
 #include <islandModel.h>
@@ -40,6 +39,7 @@ Contact: paradiseo-help@lists.gforge.inria.fr
 #include <intPolicy.h>
 #include <policyElement.h>
 #include <islandNotifier.h>
+#include <notifier.h>
 
 // Topologies
 #include <topology/topology.h>
diff --git a/smp/src/thread.cpp b/smp/src/thread.cpp
deleted file mode 100644
index 8203a1e40..000000000
--- a/smp/src/thread.cpp
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,73 +0,0 @@
-/*
-<thread.cpp>
-Copyright (C) DOLPHIN Project-Team, INRIA Lille - Nord Europe, 2006-2012
-
-Alexandre Quemy
-
-This software is governed by the CeCILL license under French law and
-abiding by the rules of distribution of free software.  You can  ue,
-modify and/ or redistribute the software under the terms of the CeCILL
-license as circulated by CEA, CNRS and INRIA at the following URL
-"http://www.cecill.info".
-
-In this respect, the user's attention is drawn to the risks associated
-with loading,  using,  modifying and/or developing or reproducing the
-software by the user in light of its specific status of free software,
-that may mean  that it is complicated to manipulate,  and  that  also
-therefore means  that it is reserved for developers  and  experienced
-professionals having in-depth computer knowledge. Users are therefore
-encouraged to load and test the software's suitability as regards their
-requirements in conditions enabling the security of their systems and/or
-data to be ensured and,  more generally, to use and operate it in the
-same conditions as regards security.
-The fact that you are presently reading this means that you have had
-knowledge of the CeCILL license and that you accept its terms.
-
-ParadisEO WebSite : http://paradiseo.gforge.inria.fr
-Contact: paradiseo-help@lists.gforge.inria.fr
-*/
-
-#include <algorithm>
-#include <utility>
-#include <thread.h>
-
-namespace paradiseo
-{
-namespace smp
-{
-
-    Thread::Thread(Thread&& other)
-    {
-        t = std::move(other.t);
-    }
-
-    Thread& Thread::operator=(Thread&& other)
-    {
-        t = std::move(other.t);
-        return *this;
-    }
-
-    const std::thread::id paradiseo::smp::Thread::getId() const
-    {
-        return t.get_id();
-    }
-
-    bool paradiseo::smp::Thread::joinable() const
-    {
-        return t.joinable();
-    }
-
-    void paradiseo::smp::Thread::join() 
-    {
-        t.join();
-    }
-
-    int paradiseo::smp::Thread::hardware_concurrency() 
-    {
-        return std::thread::hardware_concurrency();
-    }
-
-}
-
-}
-
diff --git a/smp/src/thread.h b/smp/src/thread.h
deleted file mode 100644
index 269a79ffd..000000000
--- a/smp/src/thread.h
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,112 +0,0 @@
-/*
-<thread.h>
-Copyright (C) DOLPHIN Project-Team, INRIA Lille - Nord Europe, 2006-2012
-
-Alexandre Quemy
-
-This software is governed by the CeCILL license under French law and
-abiding by the rules of distribution of free software.  You can  ue,
-modify and/ or redistribute the software under the terms of the CeCILL
-license as circulated by CEA, CNRS and INRIA at the following URL
-"http://www.cecill.info".
-
-In this respect, the user's attention is drawn to the risks associated
-with loading,  using,  modifying and/or developing or reproducing the
-software by the user in light of its specific status of free software,
-that may mean  that it is complicated to manipulate,  and  that  also
-therefore means  that it is reserved for developers  and  experienced
-professionals having in-depth computer knowledge. Users are therefore
-encouraged to load and test the software's suitability as regards their
-requirements in conditions enabling the security of their systems and/or
-data to be ensured and,  more generally, to use and operate it in the
-same conditions as regards security.
-The fact that you are presently reading this means that you have had
-knowledge of the CeCILL license and that you accept its terms.
-
-ParadisEO WebSite : http://paradiseo.gforge.inria.fr
-Contact: paradiseo-help@lists.gforge.inria.fr
-*/
-
-#ifndef THREAD_H_
-#define THREAD_H_
-
-#include <iostream>
-#include <thread>
-#include <vector>
-
-namespace paradiseo
-{
-namespace smp
-{
-/** 
-A thread class which encapsulate the std::thread behaviour for more flexibility
-@see smp::Worker, smp::MWModel
-*/
-class Thread
-{
-public:
-    /**
-     * Default constructor
-     */
-    Thread() = default;
-    
-    /**
-     * Constructor that will immediatly start the thread
-     * @param f represente any callable object such as function or class method
-     * @param args... reference object and parameters for f
-     */
-    template< class Callable, class... Args >
-    explicit Thread(Callable&& f, Args&&... args) : t(std::thread(std::forward<Callable>(f), std::forward<Args>(args)...)) {}
-    
-    Thread(Thread&& other);
-    
-    Thread(const Thread&) = delete;
-    Thread& operator=(const Thread&) = delete;
-
-    virtual ~Thread() = default;
-    
-    Thread& operator=(Thread&& other);
-    
-    /**
-     * Start the thread according to parameters
-     * If the thread is running, it will wait until the end of its task
-     * @param f represente any callable object such as function or class method
-     * @param args... reference object and parameters for f
-     */
-    template<class Callable,class... Args>
-    void start(Callable&& f,Args&&... args);
-    
-    /**
-     * Get the id of the thread
-     * @return id of the thread
-     */
-    const std::thread::id getId() const;
-    
-    /**
-     * Get the state of the thread
-     * @return true if the thread is running, false otherwise
-     */
-    bool joinable() const;
-    
-    /**
-     * Wait until the end of the task
-     */
-    void join();
-    
-    static int hardware_concurrency();
-
-protected:
-    std::thread t;
-};
-
-template<class Callable,class... Args>
-    void paradiseo::smp::Thread::start(Callable&& f,Args&&... args) 
-    {
-        t = std::thread(std::forward<Callable>(f), std::forward<Args>(args)...);     
-    }
-
-}
-
-}
-
-#endif /*THREAD_H_*/
diff --git a/smp/test/CMakeLists.txt b/smp/test/CMakeLists.txt
index 076a38040..b8a5e1a3b 100644
--- a/smp/test/CMakeLists.txt
+++ b/smp/test/CMakeLists.txt
@@ -11,7 +11,6 @@ include_directories(${CMAKE_CURRENT_SOURCE_DIR})
 ######################################################################################
 
 set (TEST_LIST  
-        t-smpThread
         t-smpScheduler
         t-smpMW_eoEasyEA
         t-smpMW_eoEasyPSO
diff --git a/smp/test/t-smpThread.cpp b/smp/test/t-smpThread.cpp
deleted file mode 100644
index 83eba41cb..000000000
--- a/smp/test/t-smpThread.cpp
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,60 +0,0 @@
-#include <cassert>
-#include <vector>
-#include <atomic>
-
-#include <smp>
-
-#include "smpTestClass.h"
-
-using namespace std;
-using namespace paradiseo::smp;
-
-void f(std::atomic<int> &x)
-{
-    for(int i = 0; i < 100; i++) {
-        cout << x << endl;
-        x++;
-    }
-}
-
-void g(std::atomic<int> &x)
-{
-    for(int i = 0; i < 100; i++)
-        x--;
-}
-
-void foo()
-{
-    std::cout << "Foo" << std::endl;
-    //std::this_thread::sleep_for(std::chrono::seconds(1));
-}
-
-int main(void)
-{
-    //---------------------------------------------------
-    std::atomic<int> nb(0);
- 
-    Thread t1(&f,std::ref(nb));
-    Thread t2(&g,std::ref(nb));
-
-    t1.join();
-    t2.join();
-
-    assert(nb == 0); // Test atomic_barrier
-    
-    //--------------------------------------------------
-    try
-    {
-        t1.start(foo);
-    
-        t1.join();
-    }
-    catch(exception& e)
-    {
-        cout << "Exception: " << e.what() << '\n';
-    }
-    
-    return 0;
-}
-
-