Bjørn Roald <bjorn@4roald.org> wrote:
The problem is not to get boost installed, the problem is to make developers realize the benefits of using it, and to avoid scaring them off in the process. I agree that a clumsy installation procedure may scare some potential users off, but to be honest I do not think that is the biggest obstacle for potential new boost users.
My experience installing boost the first time was quite pleasant even if I had to learn a few things about a tool called bjam and get it installed first.
My view is very different from yours. The last thing that I want to do when I am installing a new program is learn about a new build system. On Unix, the install procedure should really be "configure ; make ; make install". There is really no excuse for that not to be the case. I would expect a binary installer on Windows. In fact, there should be a list of binary packages on the front page. If they don't exist for a platform (OS X?), they need to be built and offered there. Regards, Walter Landry wlandry@ucsd.edu