Re: [boost] Re: Why Jam?

From: Peter Dimov (pdimov_at_[hidden])
Date: 2002-02-23 13:14:49

From: "Braden McDaniel" <braden_at_[hidden]>
> On Sat, 2002-02-23 at 07:09, Peter Dimov wrote:
> > I think that this discussion would be more productive if it's based on
> > concrete examples. Saying "Boost doesn't install", "Boost users", "Boost
> > this" and "Boost that" borders on abstraction.
> >
> > Which concrete libraries are your users having trouble with? Complain to
the
> > library maintainer directly. Avoid the "Why Jam" issue, concentrate on
"Why
> > doesn't library X build."
>
> Peter, this has already been covered at length: my users expect a sane
> install target; Boost doesn't have one. It's that simple. It's not about
> building libraries, it's about installing them (and their headers).

I don't think that "this has already been covered at length." Everyone
participating in the thread obviously has different ideas about what has
been covered. :-)

If it's not about building, why is the subject "Why Jam"? Jam builds.