>> Note that I wouldn't replace the existing shell scripts (at least for a while),
>> which are is easier to develop and maintain anyway. This C++ version is
>> really only useful under Win32 with no shell available.
>
> If we are going to have the C++ version, I think we should use it on
> all systems for consistency. I think it will just be confusing if
> mkoctfile does slightly different things on different platforms.
I agree with the maintenance issue. However, I wouldn't drop something
that works and is flexible, just for one platform. I'm really not pushing for
this move. Of course, if you want to move, please do so.