[Boost-users] [Simple example] - Compile error in io_fwd.hpp (VC6)

From: Romain Prieto (boost.faq_at_[hidden])
Date: 2005-04-21 04:30:45

Hello,

I'm new to Boost, and I've just tried to build the serialization library.
I've downloaded Boost, and run the following command:

>>   C:\....\Boost\bjam "-sTOOLS=msvc" install
(I got a few warnings about failed builds)

Now, when I compile a simple example from the website, i get the
following error (many times):

c:\...\boost\io_fwd.hpp(28) : error C2239: unexpected token '>'
following declaration of 'Ch'
c:\...\boost\io_fwd.hpp(28) : error C2059: syntax error : '>'
c:\...\boost\io_fwd.hpp(28) : error C2371: 'Ch' : redefinition;
different basic types
c:\...\boost\io_fwd.hpp(28) : see declaration of 'Ch'

Does it have something to do with VC6 ? (I know it's not the best
compiler, but I have no choice) I've already installed STLport to
have a better template-support...

Thank you

Romain