Re: [boost] how to use boost in VC6

From: Pavol Droba (droba_at_[hidden])
Date: 2005-04-19 00:55:11

Hi,

On Mon, Apr 18, 2005 at 11:03:43PM +0800, sanduoren wrote:
> I'm a learner of boost.But the boost make me head ache.for example, I can't 
> use /boost/algorithm/string.The VC6 compiler gives hints:
> 
> yes_no_type.hpp(22) : error C2265: '<Unknown>' : reference to a zero-sized 
> array is illegal
> yes_no_type.hpp(23) : see reference to class template instantiation 
> 'boost::algorithm::size_descriptor<I>' being compiled
> 
>   who can tell me how to use boost in VC6

Unfortunately, Boost.StringAlgo is not supported for VC6.

There are libraries in boost, that support this compiler, however,
StringAlgo is not one of them. You need to upgrade you compiler
to use it. I would recomend vc7.1

Regards,

Pavol.