Re: [orbitcpp-list] Updated Orbit-C++ FAQ

[Phil D. <ph...@us...>]

> 
> > 2.2. What software do I need to compile it?
> >
> > You will need the following software installed to
> > compile the source:
> >
> >         egcs [?]
> >         automake [?]
> >         autoconf [?]
> >         ORBit [?]
> >         glib [?]
> >         [any others?]
> 
> egcs-1.1 used to work for me until start of the month, I believe it
> still should be ok. gcc-2.95.2 is known to work.
> 

I think (as in an earlier post) that there is a problem with templates
and specialising operator new with egcs 1.1. I recommend anybody wanting
to build orbitcpp upgrades to gcc-2.95.2.

Cheers,

Phil.