[ros-users] log4cxx dependency

[Morten Kjærgaard]

>Why do you think log4cxx is unmaintained?  It hasn't had a release for a
>while, but it's quite stable in our experience.  log4cxx was the best option
>when first creating rosconsole ~2 years ago, and I haven't seen any new
>software that changes that (boost.log has potential, but is unproven and
>won't be available on most of our target platforms for years).

>Josh

Hi Josh

Normally I would expect software to be updated if it doesn't compile properly with new gcc versions. At least in my case (gcc 4.4.3) it required a little patching. I know it is easy to fix but it does give a signal of not being maintained.

I understand your argument about using a library with available packages for the different platforms, and that boost log has some drawbacks here. I am very interested in hearing about other possibilities.

My focus is more on cross compiling since I will be using ROS in commercial robot products. And I don't expect ROS to be build natively in these products. And in this case I found that log4cxx adds some unnecessary complexity, for adding such a "general" thing as logging.

/Morten
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