[boost] Re: program_options defect

From: David Abrahams (dave_at_[hidden])
Date: 2003-08-13 09:42:05

"Neal D. Becker" <nbecker_at_[hidden]> writes:

> I just found that program_options (from yahoo "files") has a serious defect.  
> The value of an option cannot start with the character '-', or it will be 
> interpreted as an option.
>
> Obviously, this makes it difficult to enter a negative number as the option 
> value.

Neal,

If this is the library written by Vladimir Prus, please be aware that
he's on his honeymoon until late August; you might want to send him a
personal note or post again when he gets back.
-- 
Dave Abrahams
Boost Consulting
www.boost-consulting.com