Re: [bbv2] difference between <source> and <library>

From: David Abrahams (dave_at_[hidden])
Date: 2005-09-15 10:19:14

Vladimir Prus <ghost_at_[hidden]> writes:

> On Wednesday 14 September 2005 06:07, Daniel Schlyder wrote:
>> What is the difference between <source> and <library>? 
>> The docs say they 
>> are equivalent 
>
> The docs are wrong ;-) 

Are you fixing them?

> The <source> feature is identical to putting something
> to the list of sources. The <library> feature is almost the same, but only for 
> linking. So, <library> feature on a target that does no linking is ignored.

Perhaps it would be good to explain why that's a useful distinction.

-- 
Dave Abrahams
Boost Consulting
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