Re: [boost] 32/64 library name conflict under Windows?

Subject: Re: [boost] 32/64 library name conflict under Windows?
From: Glen Fernandes (glen.fernandes_at_[hidden])
Date: 2016-03-08 07:41:05

On Mon, Mar 7, 2016 at 11:18 PM, Rene Rivera <grafikrobot_at_[hidden]> wrote:
> 2. People responding with "+N".. Which of the following would you prefer?
> And give rationale for your preference, and optionally give rationales for
> not preferring others:
>
> A) Having file names with "32" *and* "64" on them?
>

I prefer option A. It's consistent, doesn't require separate
directories. The architecture is key of the build variant just like
the type of CRT used, and whether it is a static or dynamic library,
and I don't have any good reasons for why it should be special cased.

Glen