> > If you are munging the symbol table, then why on earth aren't > you just removing STB_WEAK at the same time? When you abuse > ELF like this, you've got to be prepared to run into its > stranger corners; I don't think it's GCC's job to assist with this. > > > Is there anything in the C++ standard or ABI that dictates that > > template class instantiations emit weak aliases for > methods? I would > > seriously doubt that since weak aliases are an ELF only manifest, > > aren't they? > > The C++ ABI that GCC follows actually mandates the use of > COMDAT. I doubt that'll make things any easier for you.
Point noted. Thanks for the suggestion to remove STB_WEAK when munging the symbol table. That will work too. As a side note, can you point me to the C++ ABI that you are refering to? Thanks - Bhavesh Bhavesh P. Davda | Distinguished Member of Technical Staff | Avaya | 1300 West 120th Avenue | B3-B03 | Westminster, CO 80234, U.S.A. | Voice/Fax: (303) 538-4438 | [EMAIL PROTECTED]
