Mac OS X and static boost libs -> std::string fail

Question

I\'m experiencing some very weird problems with static boost libraries (Boost 1.45.0-2 from MacPorts, compiled as fat/universal (x86/x86_64) libraries) under Mac OS X 10.6.6

Answer 1

The problem was that Boost has been built using Apple's GCC 4.2.1, whilst I've been building the project using a different compiler.

As I tried to link the static Boost libraries, also the GCC 4.2.1 libstdc++ was put into the binary. However, at the same time the other GCC version was linking in its libstdc++ and name space problems were inherent, thus the wrong functions were called and the like.

The most simple fix is re-building Boost with your target GCC version and retry the building of your program (ofc. using the self-built Boost.)

Be warned: do not try to change the compiler MacPorts uses for building Boost (it's even not easily possible), or system breakage may occur. Instead, build Boost on your own.