Re: [boost] GIL - is there interest for an image library in Boost?

From: Michael Fawcett (michael.fawcett_at_[hidden])
Date: 2006-06-05 12:46:25

On 6/5/06, Pavel Vozenilek <pavel_vozenilek_at_[hidden]> wrote:
>
> "Robert Ramey" wrote:
>
> > OK - but I'm still curious: "What is the motivation to take
> > on the extra work of making it part of boost?"
> >
>
> Boost became kind of brand that gets accepted "as is"
> by some development teams.
>
> Other 3pp libraries may be discouraged, forbidden
> or require detailed examination.

The various legal hurdles and examinations that need to be overcome
just to be able to use 3rd party software on our projects is huge.  We
made the choice to go through with it for Boost because we felt if was
important enough for us in our development.  However, I would love to
be using the Adobe::forest right now, but that's not an option without
going through the months long struggle of getting another vendor
approved.

--Michael Fawcett