* Laurent Marzullo: > I should specify, explicitly, MyClass<_type>::m_value for the program > to compile. Why should I specify the base class for accessing this > member ? You don't have to specify the base class, using "this->" is quite enough. GCC 3.4 requires C++ programs to conform more closely to the standard, and the issue you spotted is a consequence. -- Current mail filters: many dial-up/DSL/cable modem hosts, and the following domains: bigpond.com, di-ve.com, fuorissimo.com, hotmail.com, jumpy.it, libero.it, netscape.net, postino.it, simplesnet.pt, spymac.com, tiscali.co.uk, tiscali.cz, tiscali.it, voila.fr, yahoo.com.