Re: [Boost-build] [python port] build.sh args? (was Re: bjam acceleration

From: Vladimir Prus (ghost_at_[hidden])
Date: 2007-10-25 09:21:04

Larry Evans wrote:

> On 10/25/07 07:55, Vladimir Prus wrote:
>> Larry Evans wrote:
>> 
>>> On 10/25/07 07:30, Vladimir Prus wrote:
>>>> Larry Evans wrote:
>>> [snip]
>>>>> so, I'm guessing the --with-python is ignored?  I tried
>>>>> without the --with-python and it ran OK.
>>>> Well, --with-python works for me just fine.
>>>>
>>> However, if there's no difference between:
>>>
>>>    ./build.sh
>>>
>>> and:
>>>
>>>    ./build.sh --with-python=/usr
>> 
>> I think there *is* difference -- the first won't build python-enabled
>> bjam. At least it does not for me.
>> 
> 
> So, is '/usr' *always* the right value for '--with-python='?

It's almost always is.

> If so, then why bother specifying it.  

In part, to specify that python support should be enabled.

> If not, then how 
> does the user know which value to use?

It should be the 'installation prefix' used when building/installing
python.
 
> Also, how do you test for whether bjam is python-enabled?

        $ bjam -f-
        PYTHON_IMPORT_RULE os : getcwd : PyBB : getcwd
        <Ctrl-D>

is a quick and dirty way. We probably should change bjam -v
output so indicate python is enabled.

- Volodya