[boost] Re: checked_delete / CW8

From: Daniel Frey (d.frey_at_[hidden])
Date: 2003-08-16 03:17:12

On Sat, 16 Aug 2003 04:11:09 +0200, David Abrahams wrote:

> David Abrahams <dave_at_[hidden]> writes:
> 
>> Daniel Frey <d.frey_at_[hidden]> writes:
>>
>>> Hi Dave,
>>>
>>> I checked in a fix for checked_delete.hpp for the Metrowerks CW8 to
>>> CVS HEAD. It was created in cooperation with Howard and I'm positiv
>>> that it's a good one-size-fits-all solution. I don't know about your
>>> shedule for 1.30.2, but you might want to consider merging it to
>>> RC_1_30_0. I will not push this as I don't want to delay 1.30.2,
>>> having it in 1.31.0 is fine, too.
>>
>> Hmm, I use Pro8.3 all the time and have never seen a need for a patch
>> to checked_delete.  Ah, the regressions were in expected-failure
tests?

The regression depends on the compiler flags. It occurs with "-iso_templates
on" which - according to Howard - is a good idea to use. Personally, I
have no clue what it's good for... :)

> OK, I like your patch and I've applied it in the branch. I'm going to
> release tomorrow morning after the meta-comm regressions have run again.

Thanks. I'll keep my fingers crossed...

Regards, Daniel