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Subject: Re: [boost] [cmake] revision 50756 failed to merge some fileproperties
From: Vladimir Prus (vladimir_at_[hidden])
Date: 2009-09-09 12:41:36


vicente.botet wrote:

>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Vladimir Prus" <vladimir_at_[hidden]>
> To: <boost_at_[hidden]>
> Sent: Wednesday, September 09, 2009 2:47 PM
> Subject: Re: [boost] [cmake] revision 50756 failed to merge some fileproperties
>
>
>> joaquin_at_[hidden] wrote:
>>
>>>
>>> Would it be possible to set up a regression runner that uses CMake
>>> instead of Boost.Build
>>> so that problems with CMake are treated the same way as "regular" problems?
>>
>> Why should this be the case? CMake is experimental, and it seems wrong to promote
>> problems with experimental anything to regular problems. I think we also have SCons setup
>> for Boost -- should that be also regression tested, and problems treated as regular?
>
> Hi Volodya,
>
> there is a differnce: Boost.CMake is already delivered with the Boost releases, even if not
> reviewed.

As I've already mentioned, the reason it was merged to trunk and then release for no
other reason than helping cmake folks. You can check the email archives if you don't
believe me.

So if the fact that it's on trunk is used to make work, I'd suggest that it be
un-added.

- Volodya


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