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C++20 modules and Boost: follow up

https://anarthal.github.io/cppblog/modules2

It is shown by benchmarks that C++20 modules cut Boost rebuild times by about 45%, but modularizing requires macro work, source changes, complex CMake support, handling of compiled libraries, and extra testing, leading to a community choice on adoption.

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