Re: [Boost-users] Newbie: Compiling Boost 1.28.0 or later for 64-bit Solaris 10

Subject: Re: [Boost-users] Newbie: Compiling Boost 1.28.0 or later for 64-bit Solaris 10
From: Steven Watanabe (watanabesj_at_[hidden])
Date: 2010-01-26 22:16:52

AMDG

Gregory Tyler wrote:
> I'm new to Boost, and I have not used C++ in years. I have been asked to determine whether Boost 1.28.0 (or a later version, if necessary) can be compiled for 64-bit Solaris 10, and if so, then what precautions must be taken.
>  
> I found this page, which seems to suggest that Boost cannot currently be compiled for Solaris 10:
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> http://groups.google.com/group/boost-list/browse_thread/thread/091716aaf5438ef3
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> On the other hand, this page seem to suggest that it is possible:
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> http://shoaibmir.wordpress.com/2009/08/12/building-boost-under-solaris/
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> Does anyone have any advice or suggestions? If it matters, I have a Java/JEE background.
>  

It depends on what libraries you are using.  Some work with
Sun CC, others don't.  You can check the regression tests
at http://www.boost.org/development/tests/trunk/developer/summary.html
to get an idea of the health of specific libraries.

In Christ,
Steven Watanabe