[boost] Re: 1.32 documentation issue

From: David Abrahams (dave_at_[hidden])
Date: 2004-11-03 12:49:11

"Robert Ramey" <ramey_at_[hidden]> writes:

> When using boost libraries, It is my custom to peruse the local copy of
> boost documentation on my hard drive. This avoids necessity to be connected
> to www.boost.org all the time which can be inconvenient in lots of cases.
>
> The following scenario takes me a way from my local copy.
>
> a) C:\boost_RC_1_32_0\index.htm
> b) select libraries
> c) select function programming section
> d) select function
> e) At this point I am automatically redirected to www.boost.org
>
> I think I should be redirected to ./function.html instead.

It goes to the web intentionally, on the idea that developers who
don't want to build the documentation (which involves installing an
extensive toolchain) should be able to get to the Boost.Function
documentation.

-- 
Dave Abrahams
Boost Consulting
http://www.boost-consulting.com