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Subject: Re: [boost] Should Boost adopt pimpl/d-pointer as much as it can?
From: Mika Heiskanen (mika.heiskanen_at_[hidden])
Date: 2010-03-26 12:13:47


Artyom wrote:
> Have you tried to distribute a compiled software liked with Boost? It is
> impossible! Because Boost releases new version every few month and they
> are not compatible even at API (not talking about ABI) level.

Using only static boost libraries solves that problem with reasonable
safety whenever you decide to upgrade the boost version you are using.
We actually do not even compile the dynamic libraries to prevent mishaps.

--> Mika Heiskanen


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