Re: [Boost-users] [Proto] Annoying MSVC bug

Subject: Re: [Boost-users] [Proto] Annoying MSVC bug
From: Eric Niebler (eric_at_[hidden])
Date: 2009-03-05 13:33:34

Eric Niebler wrote:
> Dave Jenkins wrote:
>> Almost every useful Proto program has workarounds for an MSVC bug that 
>> causes syntax errors on valid nested function types.  Eric Niebler 
>> filed a bug report with Microsoft on 6/14/2007 and they closed it on 
>> 6/19/2007 with status "Closed(Won't Fix)".  This is back in the days 
>> of Visual Studio 2005.
>>
>> I'd like to encourage Microsoft to reopen this bug report and fix it.  
>> Could any of you with logins to Microsoft Connect go here 
>> https://connect.microsoft.com/VisualStudio/feedback/ViewFeedback.aspx?FeedbackID=282942 
>> and answer their 3 question survey expressing your dissatisfaction and 
>> encourage them to fix this.
> 
> Hear, hear! I'm also trying some back-channels to get this bug fixed. I 
> used to work in the msvc group, and I have promised to buy beer for the 
> compiler dev who fixes the problem. :-)

Oh, and this bug seems to be related:

https://connect.microsoft.com/VisualStudio/feedback/ViewFeedback.aspx?FeedbackID=283021

If you want Proto to work well on MSVC, vote these bugs up by giving 
them a high rating!

-- 
Eric Niebler
BoostPro Computing
http://www.boostpro.com