From 4e69e629b77143f548638f27e3c5eca8af80b1bd Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Beman Dawes Date: Thu, 8 Mar 2001 20:35:52 +0000 Subject: [PATCH] 1.21.0 run up [SVN r9502] --- faq.htm | 20 +++++++++++++------- generic_programming.html | 2 +- 2 files changed, 14 insertions(+), 8 deletions(-) diff --git a/faq.htm b/faq.htm index 11b6a19..d15413b 100644 --- a/faq.htm +++ b/faq.htm @@ -23,6 +23,18 @@

Boost Frequently Asked Questions

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How do I download the libraries? +  See Download instructions.

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What support is available for the libraries?  Try the boost@egroups.com mailing list.

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What do the Boost version numbers mean?  The scheme is x.y.z, where x is incremented only for massive changes, such as a reorganization of many libraries, y is incremented whenever a new library is added, and z is incremented for maintenance releases. y and z are reset to 0 if +the value to the left changes. 
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+How can the Boost libraries be used successfully for important projects?  +Many of the Boost libraries are actively maintained and improved, so backward compatibility with prior version isn't always possible. Deal with this by freezing the version of the Boost libraries used by your project. Only upgrade at points in your project's life cycle where a bit of change will not cause problems. Individual bug fixes can always be obtained from the CVS repository.

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How is a library accepted for posting on the site? See Library Submission Process

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What support is available for the libraries?  Try the boost@egroups.com mailing list.

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Is there a formal relationship between Boost.org and the C++ Standards Committee?   No. The people who started Boost.org were all on the committee, but that was just happenstance.

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but if people contribute occasional articles or other material to make the site more interesting, that could be a nice fit.

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How do I download the libraries? -  See Download instructions.

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Why isn't there a separate boost mailing list for my favorite library?  One of the reasons for boost's success has been the cross-pollination of ideas between diverse library projects and the occasional look into other threads by otherwise uninterested parties. The more people participate, the less they tend to be annoyed by @@ -125,7 +131,7 @@ encouraged to include keywords in the subject like "thread",

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Revised 06 February, 2001 +

Revised 08 March, 2001

diff --git a/generic_programming.html b/generic_programming.html index 6a5263f..3e08ee1 100644 --- a/generic_programming.html +++ b/generic_programming.html @@ -424,7 +424,7 @@ void tweak_all_widgets2(int arg)

Revised - 18 Feb 2001 + 28 Feb 2001

© Copyright David Abrahams 2001. Permission to copy, use, modify,