Hi, The code below can be compiled without any complain from the compiler:
class A { private: A() {}; }; int main(int argc, char *argv[]) { A a; } Thanks, Csaba -- Summary: compiler accepts calling private c++ constructor from outside of the class Product: gcc Version: 4.4.1 Status: UNCONFIRMED Severity: normal Priority: P3 Component: c++ AssignedTo: unassigned at gcc dot gnu dot org ReportedBy: csaba dot fekete at blck dot org http://gcc.gnu.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=42302