absolute beginner, trying to compile

From: thomas strack (yg-boost-users_at_[hidden])
Date: 2002-07-30 12:17:08

hi there,
unfortunately im not very experienced in c/c++.
but i want to try out some functions from the boost libs.
so i downloaded and extracted the files (1_28_0) to 
/usr/include/boost_1_28_0.
i think i should be able to use most of the functions now(i hope i didnt 
misunderstand the doc).
i want to use dir_it lib, but i cant compile the testfile coming along with 
boost.
it includes <boost/directory.h> and g++ cant find this file.
i dont know exactly how to use the -I and -l options.

it would be great if someone could help me out.

thx,tommi