>> The semantics of how visibility should work with C++ classes and >> templates are obscure and probably still not fully pinned down. There >> has been work in each recent gcc release to address this in various >> ways. You neglected to mention which version of gcc you are using. I >> would recommend trying your program with mainline (the future gcc >> 4.4). If it does not behave as you expect, file a bug report (see >> http://gcc.gnu.org/bugs.html ). Thanks. > >I am using GCC4.3.2 (most recent released version afaik), however I >will try the mainline version. I've tested with the most recent snapshot (I can't use subversion through our firewall) and the problem persists. Therefore I have filed a bugreport: http://gcc.gnu.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=38175 Hopefully it will be picked up by someone soon. Best, Jeroen