[boost] Re: Boost to the rescue

From: Andy Little (andy_at_[hidden])
Date: 2005-04-28 06:34:37

"David Abrahams" <dave_at_[hidden]> wrote
> "Andy Little" <andy_at_[hidden]> wrote

>> I would have thought a system such as r.p.m / windows installer could be
>> used. Is the requirement not just a remote version of the functionality of
>> bcp ?.
>> Tie this in to the http://www.boost.org/libs/libraries.htm   with a suitable
>> installer and it would certainly attract casual users.
>
> It would be nice to be able to download and install just the parts you
> need, on the fly.  I think that would make people feel a whole lot
> more comfortable.

Well ...How about... running bcp on all the libs, zip them and add links to them
in http://www.boost.org/libs/libraries.htm , (probably with info regarding
whether they require compilation of source). A long way from the ideal method 
but  relatively cheap (in time).

>> Perhaps this represents dumbing down ?
>
> You say that like it's a bad thing(?)

No, I was trying to figure out why boost might think this isnt a good idea.

regards
Andy Little