Re: [boost] is the link-fail test working correctly in the regression tests?

From: David Abrahams (dave_at_[hidden])
Date: 2002-12-22 08:21:46

"John Maddock" <john_maddock_at_[hidden]> writes:

> I notice from the Win32 regression test results that all compilers are
> listed as failing the static_assert_test_fail_8 "link-fail" test.  Yet when
> I look at the actual Jam output they are actually *passing* the test.  Any
> ideas what's going on?

That test seems to not compile.  A test that is supposed to not link
fails if it doesn't even get to the link stage.

Why is this test labelled link-fail?
I don't know.  Jeremy?

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