Re: [boost] Finding the correct library to link (feature request for pkg-config support)

From: Roland Schwarz (roland.schwarz_at_[hidden])
Date: 2007-07-24 11:48:36

Neal Becker wrote:
> I think typically linux distros want the version, but not the 'gcc41' part. 

What is the problem with this? It is just a part of the name, isn't it?

> We really do need to allow multiple versions, as is common practice with
> other shared libs on linux systems.  Since multiple compilers are uncommon,
> distros normally ignore that.

Whether this is a good idea is another question...

Roland