[boost] Re: boost::format on gcc2.96?

From: David Abrahams (dave_at_[hidden])
Date: 2003-08-22 11:53:21

Jarl Friis <jarl_at_[hidden]> writes:

> David Abrahams <dave_at_[hidden]> writes:
>
>> Jarl Friis <jarl_at_[hidden]> writes:
>> 
>> > I will in line with the announcement suggest that any support needed
>> > for or related to this particular gcc version should be redirected to
>> > the supplier of the compiler (i.e. redhat).
>> 
>> I am noticing a theme in your postings today: you seem remarkably
>> unsympathetic to anyone who hasn't made what you consider to be the
>> "right" choice of software systems.  At Boost we *generally* try not
>> to hold these kinds of missteps against our users, because we're more
>> interested in seeing our software widely used than in avoiding the
>> hassles of platform dependencies; I don't think you're going to change
>> that culture with a few postings (at least I hope not)!
>
> You're right. I must have had a bad day, I apologise, hope you are
> open enough to accept it. I've been out running now, that often helps :-)

No need to apologize - you're entitled to your opinion, but I (we)
accept anyway.  I just wanted to let you know that other people may
have different priorities.

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