[oclug] g++ linking question

[Greg Franks]

>>>>> "David" == David F Skoll <dfs at roaringpenguin.com> writes:

    David> On 27 Jan 2001, Greg Franks wrote:
    >> You are using templates.  G++ is really, really stupid when it
    >> comes to these beasts.  Look up the *info* pages (you do use
    >> emacs, don't you), and start reading up.

    >> Otherwise, use a real compiler.

    David> You are a little harsh.  G++ as of version 2.8.1 (I think)
    David> handles template instantiation automatically just fine.
    David> 2.7.2 does not; I wrote some horrible hacks to get that one
    David> to work...

G++ still needs hacks.  (including 2.9.?).  The problem arises when
you use separate implementation and interface files (i.e., .cpp and
.h).  You can simply #include the .cpp files where you need them (or
put everything in the .h file), and let the linker fix the mess
(Borland model), or get into all sorts of #pragma hacks.

If you really want a C++ compiler that does a good job, get the IBM
AIX xlC compiler.  If you can compile C++ with *that* compiler, it
will compile anywhere.
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