[Boost-build] gcc toolset options

From: Vladimir Prus (ghost_at_[hidden])
Date: 2006-11-25 14:43:36

Hi,
the gcc toolset accepts the 'flavour' option, but does not make any use of it. 
Why is it needed?   

Also, it accepts the 'archiver' option, and has this comment: 

    #~ If it's not a system gcc install we should adjust the various
    #~ programs as needed to prefer using the install specific versions.
    #~ This is essential for correct use of MinGW and for cross-compiling.

This is obviously important if there's no system 'ar'. However, is this 
important when there is system 'ar' already? I don't think the 'ar' tool does 
any thing that is target specific. Am I wrong?

- Volodya