Re: [boost] "I want everything" should build "out of the box" (on Windows)

Subject: Re: [boost] "I want everything" should build "out of the box" (on Windows)
From: Vladimir Prus (vladimir_at_[hidden])
Date: 2009-07-28 13:14:57

Kenny Riddile wrote:

> Vladimir Prus wrote:
>> Kenny Riddile wrote:
>> 
>>>> Are you suggesting that a UI where you see all configuration variables
>>>> immediately, and can tweak them, is a good idea?
>> 
>>> Do I sense some sarcasm? :)
>> 
>> There was none intended -- I actually wanted to know the answer to that question.
>> In part, because you specifically mentioned the gui as good thing, so I want
>> to find out *what* is attractive exactly.
>> 
>> There's of course hidden agenda somewhere there, but it does not affect genuinity
>> of the question.
>> 
> Oh, then yes, I am unequivocally saying that is a good thing, especially
> when the GUI runs on all major platforms and has fairly intuitive
> command-line alternatives to fall back on.  Just as in programming,
> having a good interface prevents confusion and misuse.  A GUI has the
> ability to make it immediately clear which variables are available and
> which values are valid for each variable.  Doing that without a GUI
> usually requires reading through separate textual documentation and
> piecing together the information you need.

Noted, thanks!

- Volodya