Re: Acknowledging corporate support?

From: williamkempf_at_[hidden]
Date: 2001-04-13 11:08:25

--- In boost_at_y..., Gary Powell <Gary.Powell_at_s...> wrote:
> 
> > I imagine something like this on the status page:
> > 
> >     [logo] Crash-and-Burn compiler contributed by the BelchFire 
company.
> > 
> > It seems to me that this is a reasonable request, and in fact it 
is better
> > 
> > for us to acknowledge such support up front.
> > 
> It's no more credit than we give individuals. Fine by me, as long 
as the
> company recognizes that if their compiler fails to meet the tests 
we will
> still be reporting that fact. Nor will we report the information 
about
> secret beta's versions that are not generally available.

Giving them acknowledgement, especially if they contribute in any way 
including providing liscences for compilers, is more than appropriate 
IMHO.  The only thing I can see is that some users may get the 
mistaken impression that Boost officially endorses a commercial 
product or company, so it might also be appropriate to include a 
blurb somewhere stating that Boost does not officially endorse any 
contributing companies or products.

Bill Kempf