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

From: Håkon Groven (hakon.groven_at_[hidden])
Date: 2007-06-25 05:24:53

Vladimir Prus wrote:
> 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.

Thanks for the answer. But what about Boost.Python? Do I need to build 
it or can I only include its lib-file while building?

Håkon.