Re: [boost] asio versus MSVC

From: Christopher Kohlhoff (chris_at_[hidden])
Date: 2006-06-26 00:30:48

Hi Franz,

Dr. Franz Fehringer <fehrin_at_[hidden]> wrote:
> Are there plans to support Visual C++ 6SP{5,6} also?

Not at this time.

> What are the difficulties/obstacles for this to happen?

Other than lack of time, lack of access to the compiler, and a
general lack of enthusiasm for VC6? ;)

Ancient versions of asio did support VC6, but since dropping it
as a target platform I have added code using C++ template
features that I am fairly certain will not work on it.

Cheers,
Chris