From: boost-bounces@lists.boost.org [mailto:boost-bounces@lists.boost.org] On Behalf Of David Abrahams

We really need a section at the top of the page titled "What is Boost?"

Are you thinking of a section to replace "Welcome to Boost.org", or perhaps just a new subheading? Something like this: WELCOME TO BOOST.ORG! What is Boost: ... Getting started: ... Background: ...

* Boost is a collection of C++ libraries - Free for any use - Extensively peer-reviewed - Extensively Tested

(replace first sentence with the following) What is Boost: Boost is an organization of developers dedicated to the advancement of C++. Boost provides a collection of C++ libraries that improve the utility and portability of C++. Boost uses a highly collaborative, peer-reviewed development process. Boost libraries are completely free for any use, and are thoroughly tested on several platforms. "We emphasize libraries that work..." (possibly make further edits to existing passage)

* When you download Boost, you get the whole collection

* There are some dependencies among libraries, but they are not tightly coupled

* There is a tool (bcp) for extracting the parts you want and their dependencies.

* Many boost libraries can be used just by putting the library collection's top directory in your #include path. Complete instructions for getting started are at: ___

* The important features of the Boost directory structure are: - boost - libs - more - tools (with rough descriptions of each)

Perhaps this could be added under the "Getting started:" subheading? That is, unless it would make that section too long. The current page is nicely formatted into digestible chucks -- I would be wary of breaking up the visual flow. -Andy