Re: [boost] [1.43][beta] Fix for MPL under gcc 4.5

Subject: Re: [boost] [1.43][beta] Fix for MPL under gcc 4.5
From: Vladimir Prus (vladimir_at_[hidden])
Date: 2010-04-21 12:40:50

Daniel James wrote:

> On 21 April 2010 12:47, Joel Falcou <joel.falcou_at_[hidden]> wrote:
>>>
>>> The beta cycle is more about fixing regressions caused by changes to
>>> boost, rather than existing problems or problems caused by external
>>> changes. But the real problem here is that no one has accepted the
>>> ticket. If the library was actively maintained, then IMO this would be
>>> fine (after testing, naturally).
>>
>> I thought MPl was actively maintained considering its use.
> 
> It's maintained but slowly. It's pretty stable so that's mostly okay.
> New versions of gcc do seem to throw up problems (there were also
> issues with gcc 4.4).
> 
>> Anyway to get something done somehow ?
> 
> I guess that step 1 would be to find an appropriate person to accept
> the ticket and check a fix into trunk.

We spoke on IRC and Hartmut has volunteered to commit the fix, babysit
the test results and then say when the change is ready for merge.
I guess we have a plan now.

- Volodya