g++ 4.3.2 linux 2.6.11.7 (gentoo)
Using built-in specs. Target: i686-pc-linux-gnu Configured with: ../gcc-4.3.2/configure --prefix=<something> Thread model: posix gcc version 4.3.2 (GCC) g++ test.cpp Error when condition detailed at the end is met: test.cpp: In constructor 'Y<T>::Y()': test.cpp:5: error: 'i' was not declared in this scope test.ii # 1 "test.cpp" # 1 "<built-in>" # 1 "<command-line>" # 1 "test.cpp" template<class T> struct X { int i; }; template<class T> struct Y : public X<T> { Y() { i = 100; } }; int main() { Y<double> y; } test.s .file "test.cpp" *** The above code does not correctly compile if 'this->' is removed ('double' and 'int' are dummy types), while g++ 3.3.6 works as expected. Also not working: g++ 3.4.6 (no other version tried). -- Summary: Must use 'this' to access member Product: gcc Version: 4.3.2 Status: UNCONFIRMED Severity: minor Priority: P3 Component: c++ AssignedTo: unassigned at gcc dot gnu dot org ReportedBy: lyricsfan at lycos dot com http://gcc.gnu.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=37910