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Add the Boost libraries for C++ to Linux and OSX

Add the Boost libraries for C++ to Linux and OSX

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Started by Anonymous 19 years, 4 months ago
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.

Updates

May 18, 2007

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

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David Roberts
19 years ago Featured

DO IT. sick of spending hours just to set up environments.

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Sarah Stone
19 years ago Featured

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 Featured

Please make this happen. Configuring boost for every single project is such a headache and it should really come native on these systems.