Re: [boost] Monotone phasing out use of bits of boost due to having to build external libraries

on Sat Jul 14 2007, Rene Rivera <grafikrobot-AT-gmail.com> wrote:

I build the Boost libraries I use as part of my own builds. It so happens that I use Boost.Build for my own builds, but I still don't use the Jamfiles in the Boost sources.

I can't fathom why anyone would do that. At least for some libraries, there is important knowledge encapsulated in those files. Why do the work all over again yourself? -- Dave Abrahams Boost Consulting http://www.boost-consulting.com The Astoria Seminar ==> http://www.astoriaseminar.com