Re: [Boost-users] Question about installing and using boost library.

Subject: Re: [Boost-users] Question about installing and using boost library.
From: pan yi (outlook_eye_at_[hidden])
Date: 2013-02-16 18:18:55

Hi,

Thanks for your detailed instruction and I installed boost lib 
successfully and my code using the lib can return correct results.

Thanks a lot!

Best Regards
Pan
On 02/16/2013 10:14 AM, Giovanni wrote:
> Greetings Pan,
>    I am using Ubuntu 12.04 with one of my machines.
>
>    I used the Ubuntu Software Center to install the Boost C++
> Libraries, which makes things so much easier. You can enter "Boost"
> into the search box on the top-right corner, and find the Boost C++
> Libraries to install. There are a number of them, including versions
> that conflict with each other. I chose the default version, and
> packages that don't conflict with that. I suggest that you install
> Boost C++ that way.
>
>    After you have installed Boost C++ with Ubuntu Software Center, you
> should/"should" (it depends on how you set things up and if you have
> root access) see the following.
>
> The collection of header files for the Boost C++ Libraries in the
> location: /usr/lib.
> The collection of dynamic libraries (to be dynamically linked) for the
> Boost C++ Libraries in the location: /usr/include/boost.
>
>    To test if you have installed the Boost C++ Libraries correctly, run
> a very simple C++ program that includes one of the Boost C++ Libraries
> and calls a function from that library. For example, you can try my
> attached toy program.
>
>    To compile and run the program, try:
> g++ -o static2.out get_sys_info.cpp -lboost_filesystem -lboost_system
> ./static2.out
>
>    As for your specific problem, I am guessing that it is a linking
> error that I also had. You need to include the Boost C++ Libraries at
> the end of the compilation command (for GCC/g++). Hence, I placed the
> filename (C++ source file) before including the libraries.
>
>    I suggest that you post your compilation/linking commands, or
> makefile or script for build automation, so that people can help you.
> In addition, I would include the relevant source code (make it a
> simple C++ program, like my example) to test your Boost C++
> installation. Furthermore, I would include the transcript from the
> Terminal. Just copy and paste what appears on the Terminal as you
> compile the program.
>
>    Good luck, and have a great weekend!
>
> Regards
>
> On Fri, Feb 15, 2013 at 8:47 AM, pan yi <outlook_eye_at_[hidden]> wrote:
>> Hi all,
>>
>> I'm a beginner to use boost library for my c++ coding project. After I
>> include the <boost/algorithm/string.hpp> in my cpp file and compile the
>> code, the compiling error indicates that:
>>     fatal error: boost/algorithm/string.hpp: No such file or directory
>> I search on internet and knows that I need to install some boost library.
>> But which library should I install? (I tried to install the whole library
>> with  "sudo apt-get install libboost*", but it doesn't work.)
>>
>> Can any one help me? I'm compiling and executing c++ on ubuntu Version12.04
>> environment
>>
>> Thank you so much.
>>
>> Best Regards
>> Pan
>>
>>
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