Re: [Boost-build] Boost library naming scheme

From: Rene Rivera (grafikrobot_at_[hidden])
Date: 2008-04-14 00:52:36

Steve M. Robbins wrote:
> However, neither the versioned nor system layouts make sense for a
> system vendor, in the opinion of Debian.
> 
> The system layout is closer; what it lacks is having the library
> version in the SONAME.
> 
> Since you've asked, I'd propose one of two things: either (1) change
> the behaviour of layout=system; or (2) for backwards compatibility
> keep layout=system and add a third layout (system-versioned?)  that
> does what I suggest.

I'm fine with changing the system layout. But I'd like to make sure of 
what to change it to since we seem to be getting conflicting requests. 
Debian wants it one, and Redhat wants it another. And I hate being in 
the middle of fights ;-)

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