Re: [Boost-users] Boost Serialization + Forward compatibility [was Re: boost::serialization and PHP websites]
Robert Ramey writes:
Sohail Somani wrote:
I also notice you have not mentioned anything about the 70 billion dollar bailout for the serialization library and spreading the wealth. I assume the cheque's in the mail. I purposely overlooked that comment. It seemed to be an attempt at some sort of criticism.
I was pointing out how quickly things changed in the automobile industry. I don't think anyone would argue that the computer industry is less volatile than the automobile industry. I'm also dismayed by the government's investment of billions of dollars in General Motors. (I'm not sure if the amount is closer to 50 billion or 70 billion.)
It's absolutely amazing to me how much I've been criticised (many times personally) for making this library.
I'm not sure if you are referring to me there. I have at times pointed out what I consider to be weaknesses of the serialization library. I don't think I've criticised you personally. Regards, Brian Wood Ebenezer Enterprises www.webEbenezer.net
"Brian Wood"
Sohail Somani wrote:
I also notice you have not mentioned anything about the 70 billion dollar bailout for the serialization library and spreading the wealth. I assume the cheque's in the mail. I purposely overlooked that comment. It seemed to be an attempt at some sort of criticism.
I was pointing out how quickly things changed in the automobile industry. I don't think anyone would argue that the computer industry is less volatile than the automobile industry. I'm also dismayed by the government's investment of billions of dollars in General Motors. (I'm not sure if the amount is closer to 50 billion or 70 billion.)
It's absolutely amazing to me how much I've been criticised (many times personally) for making this library.
I'm not sure if you are referring to me there. I have at times pointed out what I consider to be weaknesses of the serialization library. I don't think I've criticised you personally. Maybe I'm just oversensitive. Being mentioned in the same sentence as one of largest government fiascos of all time didn't seem to me as be complementary. This is another good reason for overlooking this stuff as its intention isn not always clear and its not relevant in any case. It could be worse. I thank my lucky stars that that the serialization library was not (to my knowledge) used in the search for weapons of mass destruction. Robert Ramey Regards, Brian Wood Ebenezer Enterprises www.webEbenezer.net ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ _______________________________________________ Boost-users mailing list Boost-users@lists.boost.org http://lists.boost.org/mailman/listinfo.cgi/boost-users
Hi, [It's quite early here, it's sunny, a little chilly and time for brand new ideas!]
It could be worse. I thank my lucky stars that that the serialization library was not (to my knowledge) used in the search for weapons of mass destruction.
Unfortunately, as the serialization lib is very good stuff, people working on such nasty things would be very efficient using it! In case they could discover this Robert's jewel, maybe one could add some bugs in it to discourage such initiative! Typically, a few hidden macros in the serialization.h header could be: BOOST_CRASH_ON_MASSIVE_DESTRUCTION_WEAPON_SEARCHING (this_project) and BOOST_CRASH_ON_MASSIVE_DESTRUCTION_WEAPON_MAKING (this_project) Also we could add (that does not hurt): BOOST_SAVE_US_CAR_INDUSTRY (this_consumer) or BOOST_ENJOY_YOUR_BIKE (this_programmer) and maybe more: BOOST_SAVE_CLIMATE (this_world) BOOST_SEND_70_BILLION_DOLLARS_TO_ROBERT_RAMEY (this_us_president) and its variant: BOOST_SEND_70_BILLION_DOLLARS_AT_LEAST_TO_ROBERT_RAMEY (this_us_president) but I have no idea how this could be implemented! ;-) Enjoy Boost! (self satisfactory macro: BOOST_ENJOY_BOOST) ... and thanks again to you Robert! regards frc -- Francois Mauger
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