The short answer is very simple. By default Sun C++ compiler does not allow to refer static symbols from templates. -features=tmplrefstatic turns on this ability. 2007/9/28, Sid Sacek <ssacek@appsecinc.com>:
To whom it may concern,
When compiling Boost code using the Sun compiler, the Boost documentation makes this statement.
Quote: When using this compiler on complex C++ code, such as the Boost C++ library, it is recommended to specify the following options when intializing the sun module: -library=stlport4 -features=tmplife -features=tmplrefstatic End-Quote:
I don't understand the effect of the 'tmplrefstatic' argument on the compiled code. Why is that option recommended, ie. What does it do?
I searched the web for a couple of hours for an explanation and couldn't find an answer to my question. I'm hoping somebody on this list knows because Boost is recommending it.
Thanks in advance, -Sid Sacek
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