Re: Library files named with Python version

From: David Abrahams (dave_at_[hidden])
Date: 2004-12-14 12:14:17

Nicolas Fleury wrote:
> Hi,
> I don't know if it has already been suggested, but may I suggest that 
> Boost.Python built libraries be named with Python version, allowing 
> libraries for multiple Python versions to coexist in the same Boost 
> build hierarchy. For example:
> 
> boost_python-vc7-mt-1_32.lib => boost_python-vc7-mt-1_32-py2_3.lib

I won't make that change for BBv1, since we're trying to retire it. But
for BBv2, it's right in line with the idea that the Python version
should be a feature. Volodya and I discussed that idea some weeks ago
and I described a way to handle it, but I don't know if he ever
implemented it.

Hmm, from looking at python.jam I don't think he did. In fact, I think
that file is really in a partially-complete state. Volodya?

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Dave Abrahams
Boost Consulting
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