Re: [boost] Re: [thread] Why is there a restriction for the runtime libraries?

From: Roland Schwarz (roland.schwarz_at_[hidden])
Date: 2004-12-06 09:10:20

Stefan Slapeta wrote:

> I don't know if this is reasonable but it's different from what other 
> boost libraries do (which _always_ default to linking the 
> corresponding static boost lib).
> If there is a rational behind that, it should be documented!
>
Then I think it is better to do the same as the other libs. Anything 
else would confuse users.

>> The code snippet refers to the default choice doesn't it?
>> #   else //Use default
>> The comment
>>            //For VC++, choose according to threading library setting
>> should better read
>>            //For VC++, choose according to C-runtime library setting
>> of course.
>>
>> Does this make sense?
>
>
> yes, if the behaviour remains unchanged, this should be fixed.

I also think so.

>
> Anyway, IMO it's a clear bug in the jamfile that the boost.thread 
> libraries for the static rt configuration are not built!
>
Is this a typo?
libboost_thread-vc71-mt-sgd.lib is built (this is the static crt version)
while
libboost_thread-vc71-mt-gd.lib is missing.
(And the non debug versions accordingly.)

Roland