Re: [boost] Re: [config] Patch for Intel 8.0 + Dinkum lib

From: John Maddock (john_at_[hidden])
Date: 2004-03-17 07:50:04

> Yes, but I don't think it emulates the compiler it is installed on top
> of. Does it? I suppose Intel 8.0, for instance, is always VC7.1-like
> in the language support, even if installed on top of VC6. 

That's right.

> What
> "remains" of the underlying VC installation, besides the linker etc.,
> is the (non-)standard library. But that is detectable with certainty.

Is it, how? That's the key issue as I see it.

> 
> >>[...]
> >Yep, good idea, it just doesn't solve this issue :-(
> 
> Is this ironical? I really think it is a good idea! :)

So do I, no irony intended.

Thanks,

John.