Re: [boost] Boost regression notification (2005-10-06 [RC_1_33_0])

From: Martin Wille (mw8329_at_[hidden])
Date: 2005-10-08 14:39:42

Jonathan Wakely wrote:

> I'm not saying "you can't use it anymore" - just that the Boost release
> shouldn't be held up by debug-mode failures that don't affect any major
> platforms in their normal configuration.

I'm claiming debug mode is a normal configuration. People want to be 
able to get debugging aid by turning _GLIBCXX_DEBUG on. If Boost isn't 
as usable in the debug mode as it is in release mode then this is a 
significant impact on usability.

> If you're willing, try running the tests with libstdc++ concept-checks
> enabled as well (#define _GLIBCXX_CONCEPT_CHECKS) and then let me know
> if you think the release should be held up for those bugs too.

Hmm, I didn't know of that. Sounds interesting.

Regards,
m
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