This is a petition to show support for adding the Boost libraries (for C++) to the standard list of pre-installed system libraries under Linux and MacOSX (including in OSX developer tools). This would make life much easier for C++ developers, add power to these platforms, and improve code portability.
I am currently compiling a technical briefing to be sent to the package managers at both the Debian and Apple developer teams. This document outlines the specific benefits of standardized Boost integration for cross-platform development workflows. I will notify you once we receive an acknowledgment of receipt from these departments.
May 18, 2007
The current level of support has reached a threshold that allows me to initiate formal discussions with package maintainers. I am drafting a proposal outlining the integration requirements for these libraries and will update this space once a review meeting is confirmed.
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David Roberts
19 years ago
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DO IT. sick of spending hours just to set up environments.
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Sarah Stone
19 years ago
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it would be so much easier for cross platform work. boost is basically standard by now anyway.
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Mike Olsen
19 years ago
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Please make this happen. Configuring boost for every single project is such a headache and it should really come native on these systems.
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This is a petition to show support for adding the Boost libraries (for C++) to the standard list of pre-installed system libraries under Linux and MacOSX (including in OSX developer tools). This would make life much easier for C++ developers, add power to these platforms, and improve code portability.
I am currently compiling a technical briefing to be sent to the package managers at both the Debian and Apple developer teams. This document outlines the specific benefits of standardized Boost integration for cross-platform development workflows. I will notify you once we receive an acknowledgment of receipt from these departments.
May 18, 2007
The current level of support has reached a threshold that allows me to initiate formal discussions with package maintainers. I am drafting a proposal outlining the integration requirements for these libraries and will update this space once a review meeting is confirmed.
3 Comments
D
David Roberts
19 years ago
Featured
DO IT. sick of spending hours just to set up environments.
S
Sarah Stone
19 years ago
Featured
it would be so much easier for cross platform work. boost is basically standard by now anyway.
M
Mike Olsen
19 years ago
Featured
Please make this happen. Configuring boost for every single project is such a headache and it should really come native on these systems.
DO IT. sick of spending hours just to set up environments.