[boost] Re: Several patches for Boost

From: David Abrahams (dave_at_[hidden])
Date: 2003-07-30 08:40:01

Daniel Frey <daniel.frey_at_[hidden]> writes:

> David Abrahams wrote:
>> Blast.  I did that in a misguided attempt to try to get vc7 to pass
>> the tests.  It's really badly broken, though. Hopeless, if you ask me.
>
> Can't comment on the VC7, but it's not the only broken
> compiler. Borland seems to have a similar problem. 

I got Borland to work; check it out.

> If no one finds a work-around, the question is how to handle
> this. How about separated regression tests for bool_testable to
> indicate that everything from the 1.30.0 still works, only the new
> parts are not available on all compilers?

Unfortunately, even eliminating the bool_testable stuff isn't enough
to save vc7.  It's totally wack.

-- 
Dave Abrahams
Boost Consulting
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