Re: [boost] [1.34.0beta] many, many warnings... :(

From: Sohail Somani (s.somani_at_[hidden])
Date: 2007-05-02 17:48:12

> -----Original Message-----
> From: boost-bounces_at_[hidden] 
> [mailto:boost-bounces_at_[hidden]] On Behalf Of Nicola Musatti
> Sent: Wednesday, May 02, 2007 2:41 PM
> To: boost_at_[hidden]
> Subject: Re: [boost] [1.34.0beta] many, many warnings... :(
> 
> Sohail Somani wrote:
> [...]
> > It sounds like gcc/msvc are the ones people would be most 
> happy with. By
> > turnaround, do you mean them actually running? I don't see why it
> > wouldn't be possible for a subset of configurations.
> 
> Considering the 1.34 regression tests, which only cover officially 
> supported platforms, between gcc and msvc there are 16 
> variants. You may 
> decide to cover only a subset, but you must test all the others to 
> ensure you didn't break anything. I wish I could afford to 
> run so many 
> regression tests each night.
> 
> I still think that a revived bug traking tool, where people who care 
> post warning clearing patches, is more viable.

Sure, it's the acceptance of those patches which is a trouble (though I
may be wrong)

Sohail