RE: [boost] Re: Re: Re: [multiarray] compiling problem

From: Bjorn.Karlsson_at_[hidden]
Date: 2003-01-13 08:30:32

> From: David Abrahams [mailto:dave_at_[hidden]]
> >> That's not a patch; those are the complete files.  
> However, I'm sure
> >> Ron can work with those.  If he doesn't respond in the next week,
> >> Bjorn (the maintenance wizard) will get on his case.
> >
> > So what is a patch?
> 
> It is a diff between the modified files and the originals, usually
> unified I believe (diff -u).

Actually, it seems we request context diffs (-c), presumably because they
are easier to read [http://www.boost.org/more/bugs.htm].

And when creating patches, it's always a good idea to check that one's
favorite editor hasn't inserted tabs or changed the line endings (the latter
is the case with the submitted multi_array files). Additionally, creating
patches using the latest files from CVS makes them very easy to apply.

[This "What is a patch, anyway?" is a good question; I'll add some
additional patch instructions to "Report Bugs" subsection.]

Bjorn