wip/boost-test-suite 20090305 NetBSD

This package provides a simple framework for testing Boost (http://www.boost.org/). Once installed, the entire Boost test suite may be run as follows, ideally on a regular basis.

PREFIX/sbin/boost-test-suite PREFIX/sbin/boost-test-suite -p # run unpatched tests

This script takes care of downloading the necessary Boost test script and running it with parameters appropriate for simple testing applications. It may, however, be configured for more advanced uses. The testing process and requirements are described in greater detail at the following site:

http://www.boost.org/development/running_regression_tests.html

Note that the Boost test framework requires a network connection, as it updates the local copy of Boost with the most current version prior to running the tests and then uploads the results, which are summarized here.

http://www.boost.org/development/tests/trunk/developer/summary.html

It is important that the test suite is run regularly as it helps ensure that the pkgsrc packages are correct.