Re: [boost] [threads] final decision on making parts of Boost.Threads header-only

Subject: Re: [boost] [threads] final decision on making parts of Boost.Threads header-only
From: k-oli_at_[hidden]
Date: 2009-05-13 00:46:01

Hi,
I dislike the idea because it bloadens the the binaries (with boost the object 
files become extermly large in size).
If possible I'd suggest to provide an argument to bjam enabling header-only 
boost.thread or not.

Oliver

Am Montag 11 Mai 2009 21:59:50 schrieb JOAQUIN M. LOPEZ MUÑOZ:
> Hi,
>
> A few weeks ago we had a discussion about the convenience
> of making part of Boost.Threads, namely mutexes and locks,
> header-only. Some (including Anthony Williams) supported the
> idea, others disliked it:
>
> http://lists.boost.org/Archives/boost/2009/04/150524.php
>
> What the final decision on this issue is? If positive (i.e. favoring
> the change), can it be expected to be done for Boost 1.40?
>
> As a remainder, I've created an associated trac ticket:
>
> https://svn.boost.org/trac/boost/ticket/2964
>
> Thank you,
>
> Joaquín M López Muñoz
> Telefónica, Investigación y Desarrollo
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