Re: [Boost-bugs] [Boost C++ Libraries] #7389: __STDC_LIMIT_MACROS can be redefined by boost when using mingw32

Subject: Re: [Boost-bugs] [Boost C++ Libraries] #7389: __STDC_LIMIT_MACROS can be redefined by boost when using mingw32
From: Boost C++ Libraries (noreply_at_[hidden])
Date: 2013-02-20 18:08:02


#7389: __STDC_LIMIT_MACROS can be redefined by boost when using mingw32
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  Reporter: chfast@… | Owner: johnmaddock
      Type: Bugs | Status: new
 Milestone: To Be Determined | Component: config
   Version: Boost 1.51.0 | Severity: Problem
Resolution: | Keywords:
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Comment (by viboes):

 Replying to [comment:5 anonymous]:
> >What happens if the user include the files using this macro before the
 boost config files?
>
> We have to fall back to code that doesn't depend on UINT8_MAX etc being
 defined. Ideally if stdint.h is included twice - once without
 {{{__STDC_LIMIT_MACROS}}} and then again with it, it will do the right
 thing and fill in the definitions it missed out the first time. Not all
 implementations do that though :-(

 Isn't stdint.h protected for multiple inclusions?

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