Re: [boost] Dealing with Borland C++ v5.5

From: Dave Abrahams (abrahams_at_[hidden])
Date: 2000-04-28 09:24:29

on 4/28/00 4:26 AM, Paul Baxter at paul_baxter_at_[hidden] wrote:

> I think it would be useful to provide details of this to say one of the
> Borland public newsgroups. (borland.public.cpp.language maybe)
> 
> I am a bit concerned it might lead to newbie questions etc. but hopefully if
> Jens (or Boost, if they decide to host this.) can make it crystal-clear and
> provide no contact details etc. it might be OK....
> 
> I also rely on a lot of John Maddock's posts on MSVC and other compilers and
> I'm sure there's a valuable resource here,too.
> 
> Like I say I think the information would be extremely useful for potential
> boost submissions particularly if the workarounds or list discussions are
> referenced for anyone wishing to follow up.

I agree. FWIW, Herb Sutter has mentioned some interest in doing an issue of
C++ Report on compiler conformance. These pages on the boost list could be
an invaluable resource (at least they could point people to our pages).

-Dave