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From: David Abrahams (dave_at_[hidden])
Date: 2005-12-16 18:24:03


Jim Douglas <jim_at_[hidden]> writes:

> David Abrahams wrote:
>> Jim Douglas <jim_at_[hidden]> writes:
>>
>>> Back in early November we discussed changes for type_id.cpp and
>>> python.jam to ensure QNX6 campatibility. Could these please be
>>> incorporated into HEAD?
>> Last I remember, you were going to go back and do some more research
>> on exactly what the right changes were.
>> Whatever you have, you should post, if you're confident that you've
>> got the fixes right.
>>
>
> I have attached the modified files which work for Boost 1.33.1 under
> QNX6 when patched locally. I believe I have left the existing
> functionality intact... The changes are clearly marked in type_id.cpp.
>
> As to whether they are right, I don't believe they are. type_id.cc
> contains a hack which should work for now. I need to put together a
> reasoned proposal as to why I think it is wrong, and the necessary
> changes required globally. I promise I will post this RSN :-)

Looking forward to it. I hope you understand that I don't want to
apply a patch until we know what we're doing.

Regards,

-- 
Dave Abrahams
Boost Consulting
www.boost-consulting.com

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