The following program should not compile:
extern int foo;
static union
{
int foo; // clash
};
C++ standard clause 9.5/2 states that members of anonymous unions must have
names distinct from other names in the same scope.
If the `extern' keyword is removed from the example above, the error is
diagnosed correctly (followed by an ICE).
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Summary: Anonymous union members' names should be distinct within
enclosing scope
Product: gcc
Version: 4.1.1
Status: UNCONFIRMED
Severity: normal
Priority: P3
Component: c++
AssignedTo: unassigned at gcc dot gnu dot org
ReportedBy: andrew dot stubbs at st dot com
http://gcc.gnu.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=32053