[boost] Re: boost 1.32 acknowledgements

From: David Abrahams (dave_at_[hidden])
Date: 2004-11-18 12:26:56

Daryle Walker <darylew_at_[hidden]> writes:

> On 11/16/04 9:55 AM, "Joaquín Mª López Muñoz" <joaquin_at_[hidden]> wrote:
>
>>> To mention Aleksey there is the least we should do to thank him for
>>> everything he did for this release (and for the future ones) and I hope
>>> it's not too late for that!
>>> 
>>> Anybody volunteering to write 2 sentences?
>>> 
>> 
>> Maybe something to adorn the acknlowedgements section like shown
>> below?
>> 
>> http://195.235.93.150/boost.html
>> 
>> I don't know, perhaps it's a little too childish, but well I was in the mood
>
> Since everyone so far was gushing with joy over the suggestion, I guess I
> have to step in personally to be the kill-joy objector.
>
> The "1.32" moniker implies that there have been (around) 31 previous
> releases.  What makes Aleksey's so special?  Has he been faster than
> previous releases by Beman or Dave (or whoever else)?  

He has been way more thorough and methodical.

-- 
Dave Abrahams
Boost Consulting
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