On 4.7.2013. 8:24, Mathias Gaunard wrote:
On 04/07/13 02:31, Stephan T. Lavavej wrote:
I have the luxury of targeting a single compiler version. Although Boost targets multiple compiler versions, I'd recommend a policy of supporting the current and previous major versions only (excluding pre-RTM major versions). People using old compilers can use old Boosts.
Some people still have incentive to get all of current Boost to work with Visual C++ 2008 and up. I don't think it's a good thing to disregard the community's needs.
This goes both ways: developers forced to support old tools (aka "honoring often irrational or 'paranoid' company policies") == developers forced to devote less time to actually developing their libraries (aka "serving comunity's needs")... ...especially true if the tools are actually free (VC++ express still is)... I second Stephen's proposal... -- "What Huxley teaches is that in the age of advanced technology, spiritual devastation is more likely to come from an enemy with a smiling face than from one whose countenance exudes suspicion and hate." Neil Postman