Subject: Re: [Boost-bugs] [Boost C++ Libraries] #4839: boost_thread will not build with MinGW-w64 and bjam on Windows 7
From: Boost C++ Libraries (noreply_at_[hidden])
Date: 2011-12-11 09:27:13
#4839: boost_thread will not build with MinGW-w64 and bjam on Windows 7
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Reporter: fatman@⦠| Owner: anthonyw
Type: Bugs | Status: new
Milestone: Boost 1.46.0 | Component: thread
Version: Boost Development Trunk | Severity: Showstopper
Resolution: | Keywords:
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Comment (by viboes):
Replying to [comment:20 fatman@â¦]:
> I had a last-ditch poke around in Boost's internals and it looks like I
found a workaround. :D
>
> Thanks to the OP on bug 4804 for the clue.
>
> Applying this patch to boost/detail/interlocked.hpp allows Boost.Thread
to build (hopefully not breaking something else):
>
> {{{
> 9a10,11
> > #define BOOST_USE_WINDOWS_H 1
> >
> }}}
>
> Obviously this is not a proper fix; I'm guessing it breaks Boost.Thread
on other platforms than Windows. It can be applied to Windows x64 build
environments individually.
>
> Glad I don't have to ditch Boost after all. :)
I don't know if that helps you, you can define BOOST_USE_WINDOWS_H
directly on the command line.
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