Martin Wille wrote:
Vladimir Prus wrote: If a Linux (or any other OS) distribution still uses gcc 2 then it is unlikely the distribution wants to support modern versions of Boost, anyway (if it supports Boost at all).
FWIW the latest QNX 6.3.0 distro has gcc 2.95.3 as its default compiler although it also ships with gcc 3.3.5. I did try running regression tests with it at one stage but it threw up many errors. I don't think anyone in their right mid would start a new project with gcc 2.95.3, but I know there are developers out there using gcc 2.95.3 on existing long-term projects. At least one of them has enquired whether he can use the smart_ptr library to solve a problem that has been bothering them for some time. The work involved in changing compiler versions during a project is not insignificant. Maybe I could suggest that we could clearly mark those libraries that will/not work with 2.95.3 and gradually withdraw support for new development? Bear in mind that in my case I have to consider the use of the old 2.95.3 compiler with the much more modern Dinkum C++ standard library (as well as the associated old GNU C++ library). I will try to ascertain what QSSL's future plans are for the older compiler and library and report back. Regards Jim Douglas