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Subject: Re: [boost] Boost and pkg-config support
From: Steve M. Robbins (steve_at_[hidden])
Date: 2011-03-01 20:43:43


On Tue, Mar 01, 2011 at 11:45:05AM +0300, Vladimir Prus wrote:

> Actually, I think that pkg-config is relevant only for compiled libraries.
> For others, it's just -I whatever business.

Is that guaranteed?

Suppose a header-only Boost.X makes calls to a compiled Boost.Y
library. Now my client code (using Boost.X only) has to know to link
using -lboost_y.

I don't believe this scenario is forbidden.

-Steve




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