Hi, as many here probably know, the strategic direction for Boost.Build is the use of Python as implementation language, which should bring a lot of benefits. For more detailed rationale, see: https://trac.lvk.cs.msu.su/boost.build/wiki/PythonPort The port has got so far as to build "hello, world" with gcc, but then stalled. Fortunately, my employer, CodeSourcery, has a sabbatical program, and completing a Python port of Boost.Build was approved as the goal of my own sabbatical. I'll have 4 almost-full-time weeks, starting next Monday, Jule 12. Of course, I'll be asking for feedback, so don't be surprised when I start to post design questions. Thanks, -- Vladimir Prus http://vladimir_prus.blogspot.com Boost.Build: http://boost.org/boost-build2