Re: [boost] New libraries implementing C++11 features in C++03

Subject: Re: [boost] New libraries implementing C++11 features in C++03
From: Nevin Liber (nevin_at_[hidden])
Date: 2011-11-24 23:28:29

On 24 November 2011 16:23, Nathan Ridge <zeratul976_at_[hidden]> wrote:
> We already know your position about (2): that now C++11 is here, we should
> be moving on and stop giving attention to C++03 problems which are solved
> by C++11. I, on the other hand, think the reality is that C++03 will be
> around for a while longer, and it's worth caring about the C++03 experience
> evem if there are C++11 solutions.

While it may be around for a while, the reasons for not upgrading to
C++11 also stops most of those people from upgrading their version of
Boost, compiler, etc.  The user base that can continually upgrade
Boost but nothing else will be shrinking quickly, IMHO.
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 Nevin ":-)" Liber  <mailto:nevin_at_[hidden]>  [phone]