Re: [Boost-users] Already successfully running Boost on Linux, looking for advice from Windows Boost adopters

Subject: Re: [Boost-users] Already successfully running Boost on Linux, looking for advice from Windows Boost adopters
From: Ramon F Herrera (ramon_at_[hidden])
Date: 2009-10-14 17:24:59

Okay, I already discovered BoostPro and I am downloading it. Seems to be 
  a very useful resource targeted to Windows programmers ("for now", 
they claim).

I hurry to add that I am currently using only these 3 libraries:

  - Regex
  - Time and Date
  - Filesystem

("System" is pre-required by one of those).

But, I am looking with much interest into the rest of the pack.

Again, feedback from fellow Windows developers is most welcome...

-Ramon

Ramon F Herrera wrote:
> 
> Some weeks ago, Boost caught my attention, and I am now a more than 
> satisfied user. The assistance received in this forum is one of the 
> factors in my "two thumbs up" evaluation of Boost. Give yourselves a 
> round of applause. :^)
> 
> Since I can't help but getting into progressively harder stuff (i.e., 
> getting into trouble), I am considering using Boost on the Windows side. 
> My background is Unix development but I have been teaching myself Visual 
> C++ lately. I mostly build and integrate stuff written by other 
> programmers.
> 
> I am trying to decide whether I should delve deeper into Boost on the 
> Linux side (which is quickly becoming a walk in the park), or take the 
> plunge into Windows. Are there gotchas or caveats? Can I just download 
> Boost and select "Build solution"?
> 
> My current platform is Visual Studio, Version 8 (2005). I don't intend 
> to upgrade it until I have no choice. I have found that to be a safe 
> policy -better safe than sorry-, specially when the software comes from 
> Redmond.
> 
> -Ramon