[boost] Re: Package for Cygwin distribution

From: David Abrahams (dave_at_[hidden])
Date: 2003-06-20 07:28:18

Reed Hedges <reed_at_[hidden]> writes:

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> Neal D. Becker Jun 19 2003 3:32PM
>> If you are starting out, why not use current cygwin?
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> Do you mean why not use GCC (3.2)?
> Because 3.2 is buggy and I can't use it with my software.  And it
> would take me quite some time to download it on my slow dialup
> line. When 3.3 is available, then I can use that.

http://gcc.gnu.org:

        May 14, 2003 GCC 3.3 has been released. 

However, in my experience GCC 3.3 is a lot worse than 3.2, so if
you've got problems with 3.2 I'd think twice before upgrading.

-- 
Dave Abrahams
Boost Consulting
www.boost-consulting.com