Re: [boost] C++03 and C++11 ABI compatibility for compiled libraries

Subject: Re: [boost] C++03 and C++11 ABI compatibility for compiled libraries
From: Paul A. Bristow (pbristow_at_[hidden])
Date: 2014-01-24 04:50:47

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Boost [mailto:boost-bounces_at_[hidden]] On Behalf Of Lars Hagström
> Sent: Friday, January 24, 2014 8:12 AM
> To: boost_at_[hidden]
> Subject: Re: [boost] C++03 and C++11 ABI compatibility for compiled libraries
> 
> Ok, I didn't really think so, since there is a distinct lack of further discussions of the issue
on the mailing
> lists.
> Unfortunately this issue probably stops me from using C++11 at all, at least until GCC changes
their
> default and some of the larger distros have started using that version of GCC.
> So C++11 is at least a few years away for me, it seems.

Well the compiler boys are making good progress with C++11:

http://clang-developers.42468.n3.nabble.com/Heads-up-C-11-switch-mid-week-td4037247.html

so you may not have that long to wait?

Paul

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