From:	uwalkmc AT lexis-nexis DOT com (Matthew Walker)
Newsgroups:	comp.os.msdos.djgpp
Subject:	Re: Need help with Libgpp / STL in DJGPP
Date:	21 Feb 1997 04:24:16 GMT
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Eli Zaretskii (eliz AT is DOT elta DOT co DOT il) wrote:

: On Wed, 19 Feb 1997, Matthew Walker wrote:
: > I downloaded the recommended files (lgp271b.zip, gcc2721b.zip, and
: > gpp2721b.zip - and a bunch of others) from Simtel and installed the 
: > whole shooting match. I even have the Info entries for libgpp.a 
: > installed.

: So what's the problem with installation?  Can you compile a simple C++ 
: program with -Wall switch to gcc without a warning?  If so, then the 
: installation is OK.

I can completely build a c++ program consisting entirely of classes that 
I have created, so I know that gcc works. It's when I try to use the 
libgpp classes or STL that I have the problems. I'm sure I'm not using 
them correctly, but I can't find anything to tell me what the 'correct'
usage of the libraries is.

[stuff deleted]

: Here's what I suggest you do.  First, somebody out here that knows more 
: than me about libg++ might give you some useful advice.  If not, I 

Anyone out there kind enough to follow up on this one? Thanks in advance!

: suggest you download the latest libg++ 2.7.2 source distribution from 
: the GNU ftp site (URL below) and look there.  You could just find a 
: libstdc++.info or stl.info or some such there.  If not, you will at least 
: get (1) an updated set of docs that might also describe STL; (2) a whole 
: lot of examples and sample code that might explain what you miss from the 
: docs.

Thanks for this very good suggestion.

: > class project, and I'm frustrated. I'm just about desparate enough
: > to go back to MFC (now that should get some attention! ;-) ).

: You can always count on a reply on this group, even if you don't threaten 
: us.

Actually, this group is refreshingly free of hot air (aka flames) - nice!
Thanks very much again.

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