[boost] Re: class static constants, mpl, and linker problems

From: Daniel Krügler (dsp_at_[hidden])
Date: 2004-01-28 01:57:51

> As far as I know, Boost currently provides these definitions for all 
> static member constants that you ask for. If you find one that is 
> missing it should be reported to the author as a bug. If, on the other 
> hand, you use the BOOST_STATIC_CONSTANT macro in your own classes you 
> are of course required to add the definition yourself.

Actually that was my basic assertion and I asked for it correctness. 
Your first answer implied, that I have to provide that definition on my 
own (at least for me), this one says otherwise.
If you are right, than boost is prepared for every compliant C++ 
compiler, but (I **assume** again) regrettably not for the currently 
state-of-the-art Microsoft compiler VC7.1.

>> Second, your response did not take into account the problems with the
>> effects of the /Ze and /Za flags of the current VC7.1 compiler which I 
>> also think is a very important issue.
> 
> 
> For that you'll have to ask people who know more about Windows 
> compilers. Since I do not use Windows but just MacOS, Unix and Linux I 
> cannot help with bugs or compiler options of that compiler.
> 

It wasn't meant as an offense, please accept my apologies for my rough tone.

Thanks,

Daniel