Re: [Boost-build] Do I need the source of Boost.Build for building?

From: Vladimir Prus (ghost_at_[hidden])
Date: 2007-06-21 10:07:32

On Thursday 21 June 2007 11:34, Håkon Groven wrote:
> Hi!
> 
> I'm new to Boost.Build and is so far building my small project with v1.
> 
> I am now going to use v2, and I am wondering if I really need the source 
> of Boost.Build in order to build my project(?).

Yes, most of Boost.Build is in interpreted language, so you need the source.

> Is it possible to use a lib-file instead (e.g. for easier distribution 
> of the devel-version of my project)?

You can just have 'build' directory at the top-level of your project, with
Boost.Build placed there.

- Volodya