Re: [boost] Boost build system (was RE: [boost] <boost/config.hpp > proposal)

From: David Abrahams (abrahams_at_[hidden])
Date: 2001-05-29 10:30:03

----- Original Message -----
From: "Beman Dawes" <bdawes_at_[hidden]>

> Maybe it is time to contact the Jam developer again.  IIRC he showed some
> interest in the work you are doing.  Maybe now that it is more mature he
> will do something to increase responsiveness to your needs.  Or give you
> write access.  Seems like forking the Jam code should be a last resort to
> be used only if the Perforce folks just aren't responsive.

This is the way it will work, according to Christopher Siewald: we will
"fork" the code in the Perforce public depot; he will inspect the changes
and integrate them if they are deemed appropriate. AFAIK, that's analogous
to developing on a CVS branch.

-Dave