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