Re: [boost] Platform Champions needed

From: Beman Dawes (bdawes_at_[hidden])
Date: 2008-05-26 09:51:41

Markus Schöpflin wrote:
> Beman Dawes wrote:
> 
>> Awhile back, there was discussion of setting up a list of platform 
>> champions.
>>
>> Platform champions are experts that Boost developers can turn to when 
>> they have a problem with a particular compiler or operating system. 
>> Whether it is a question about configurations, features, or submitting a 
>> bug report to the compiler supplier, these folks know the ropes for the 
>> platform.
> 
> I have been running boost regression tests on Tru64/CXX for a few years 
> now. As Tru64 is no longer available and the compiler most likely will not 
> get any more updates, I'm a bit unsure if it would make any sense for me to 
> volunteer as a platform champion.
> 
> Do you think I should go ahead and put me in the list anyway?

That's up to you, but it sounds like your efforts might be better spent 
on a more active platform.

While we want to support a wide range of platforms, and not just the 
most popular ones, it doesn't make sense to tie up resources on 
platforms that are no longer supported by their suppliers.

--Beman