Re: [boost] Re: operators.hpp and MSVC bugs - now I've seen everything

From: Daniel Berlin (dan_at_[hidden])
Date: 2001-02-26 01:11:43

boost_at_[hidden] writes:

> Never mind. After finding 3 MSVC template bugs today, I downloaded 
> the Intel 5.0 compiler, and I must say that so far I like what I see 
> very much!
> 
> It compiles quickly and correctly. It also confirms that the issue I 
> mentioned below is a MSVC bug - I don't need a confirmation.
> 
> If anyone in the Visual C++ team is reading this list - I say watch 
> out - you've got serious competition! My goal right now is to buy the 
> Intel compiler and hopefully never have to deal with MSVC again!

Go for it.
Intel's compiler is based on EDG's front end. EDG is basically the
best in the business when it comes to C++ front ends.
--Dan