[Boost-bugs] [Boost C++ Libraries] #3644: Getting starting simplified build from source should use a log file.

Subject: [Boost-bugs] [Boost C++ Libraries] #3644: Getting starting simplified build from source should use a log file.
From: Boost C++ Libraries (noreply_at_[hidden])
Date: 2009-11-19 12:31:20

#3644: Getting starting simplified build from source should use a log file.
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 Reporter:  pbristow                  |       Owner:                
     Type:  Bugs                      |      Status:  new           
Milestone:  Boost 1.42.0              |   Component:  Building Boost
  Version:  Boost 1.41.0              |    Severity:  Problem       
 Keywords:  simplified library build  |  
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 The current instructions say

 cd to boost_root and enter

 bootstrap
 and then

 .\bjam

 This is fine except that on a plain Windows command box, the vital info at
 the top telling where the libraries will be put scrolls off the top of the
 screen!

 Later on in the details section it says append ">build.log 2>&1"  but by
 that time it's too late!

 I think that it should say

 .\bjam > build.log 2>&1

 or there might be a default location for the detailed log (boring to
 users) but keep the interesting info on screen:

 After the build, the headers will be located at

     I:\boost_1_41_0

 The libraries will be located at

     I:\boost_1_41_0\stage\lib

 And it might be helpful to mention that this may take some time (more than
 15 minutes?)  Lest impatient users assume it has gone wrong?

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Ticket URL: <https://svn.boost.org/trac/boost/ticket/3644>
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