Re: [Boost-users] Re: MAC OS X installation of boost libs

From: Michael Short (mst03004_at_[hidden])
Date: 2004-03-25 17:49:21

Hello

well I always have problem following unix like instructions but the 
main problem I had with these instruction was that there was a lot of 
if you have this system do that if you have that config do this, etc. 
Which ends up getting a little confusing and it would seamed that the 
instructions just got complicated. It would be better to see a 
common/general step by step for system a,b and c, like Mac os x, pc, 
unix etc. leaving the more complete documents for those who have a 
custom config.

This is just my opinion but I think in the long run when one for each 
system is avalable then there will be no more problem like this which 
as boost gets more populare is going to happen. when more people start 
leaving windows and moving to linux or unix or macos then there are 
going to be a number of unformilare people lost in a unix back ground.

If you would like like any more input please ask.

Anyway I am just a bit thick but that is who these instruction should 
be aimed at.

Michael

On 25 Mar 2004, at 01:32, David Abrahams wrote:

> Michael Short <mst03004_at_[hidden]> writes:
>
>> Thanks this help out with the problems and no warnings I dont thing.
>>
>> Thanks again maybe someone should add this to the docs!
>
> As the original poster said, these instructions were lifted directly
> from "the docs".  Please help us understand what to change so that
> others don't have trouble.
>
> -- 
> Dave Abrahams
> Boost Consulting
> www.boost-consulting.com
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