Re: [boost] Automatic library name linking & VC7.1 & boost::date_time

From: John Maddock (john_at_[hidden])
Date: 2004-01-07 08:39:59

> If I understand correctly, the hope was that people wouldn't have to be
> aware of the intricacies of boost library naming conventions in order to
> use the libraries.
> IOW, the following should compile and link w/ no "additional dependencies"
> required in VC7.1:
> =======================================
> #include <iostream >
> #include <string>
> #include "boost/date_time/posix_time/posix_time.hpp"

> it compiles just fine, but won't link without the appropriate library
name.
>
> my slight modification to SimpleLS compiles and links just fine without
any
> "Additional Dependencies"

I've attached a patch that brings date_time into line with the other
libraries in this respect, tested with Borland (5.5 & 5.6), Microsoft (6, 7,
and 7.1) and cygwin gcc.

However I won't commit without Jeff's approval.

John.