Re: [Boost-users] Library's binary size

From: David Abrahams (dave_at_[hidden])
Date: 2005-09-30 17:50:33

"Ugo Mendes Donelli" <ugo.donelli_at_[hidden]> writes:

> In the "Getting Started" section of boost web site,
> there should be a requirements section.

For which compilers and platforms?

> When actually built and installed on Windows, the library 1.33
> required more than 2GB of disk space. I was targeting VC++ 7.1.
> The 1.32 library used more or less 1GB of disk.
> The disk space requirements that I mention include the bin subdirectory
> created by the build process in the library's source tree, directory that I
> generally delete by hand shortly after.
>
> I don't think that any user will run out of disk space but it's better
> if the users know about this before they build the library.

I agree it would be helpful.  If you want to take responsibility for
writing and maintaining this section, I'm sure other Boost users would
be grateful.

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