On Mon, 22 Mar 2004 19:05:48 -0500, David Abrahams <dave@boost-consulting.com> wrote:
If we define these compiler-identification macros properly (all are defined, most to zero), we can use a BOOST_WORKAROUND macro to eliminate the first condition.
Yep. I didn't think of this. If we do so, it's not necessary to have 16*16 defines. We could have 16 #defines to zero in select_compiler_config.hpp, and then, in each compiler-config file: #undef BOOST_THIS_COMPILER #define BOOST_THIS_COMPILER version This reduces the number of definitions from 16*16 to 16+16. Ok, I know you already thought to this... it was just to prevent possible objections :)
IMO we should try to do this in a big sweep if practical.
Yes. Ok with me.
I think we should use names of compilers rather than companies. Someday we may have several C++ offerings from the same company.
Yes, Jonathan makes a good point too, in this regard. Genny.