Andrey Melnikov <melnikov@simplexsoft.com> writes:
David Abrahams wrote:
"Hendrik Schober" <SpamTrap@gmx.de> writes:
Rob Stewart <stewart@sig.com> wrote:
From: David Abrahams <dave@boost-consulting.com>
Rob Stewart <stewart@sig.com> writes:
From: David Abrahams <dave@boost-consulting.com>
>"Hendrik Schober" <boost@HSchober.de> writes: > > To prepare Unix tools such as GCC, the compiler and linker must be
Rather than "Unix" consider "*nix" to be more inclusive. Those using a *nix OS will understand. Those not using one won't care.
I have no objection. But I do want to know: what *nix OS is not a Unix OS?
Linux is a prime example. "Unix" is a trade name that means something very specific. Not all Unix-like OSes are Unix.
It says "Unix tools such as GCC". Wouldn't this apply to GCC on Linux as well?
Yes, but technically it wouldn't apply to Intel on Linux. It won't make much difference to understandability if you reject Rob's change, but he's right that his suggestion would be an improvement.
Well, GCC isn't a Unix tool. At least G in GCC acronym stands for "GNU is not a Unix" :)
Your point is lost on me; but I'm done arguing over this change. Rob's idea is an improvement, IMO. -- Dave Abrahams Boost Consulting www.boost-consulting.com