Re: [boost] [website] Libraries list FYI...

From: David Abrahams (dave_at_[hidden])
Date: 2006-02-23 10:12:36

"Andy Little" <andy_at_[hidden]> writes:

> "Rene Rivera" wrote
>
>>I have a "static" version of the libraries list which uses the single
>> XML data file:
>>
>> <http://boost.redshift-software.com/doc/libs>
>
> No doubt the web page has moved on...  but the 'available' field looks like a 
> bit like a date and somehow suggests the library was/will be available on that 
> date. A good alternative word  might be 'vintage' . Among other references the 
> Shorter Oxford english dictionary defines vintage as:
>
> "
> Used with reference to the age or year of a good wine, usually connoting one of 
> good or outstanding quality.
> "
>
> ... which seems to have a certain ring about it.

Vintage is also used as an adjective, and suggests "antique."  Maybe
"minted" or something would be better?

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Dave Abrahams
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