Does g++ really need to compile main, if c++ code is involved?

[Kilian, Jens]

> I tried to find answers to that, by searching this mailing list
> and the internet in general, but didn't find anything. Most
> people don't seem to be aware of that "compile main with c++-compiler"
> rule. If I missed some resource, please excuse.

I remember only one compiler (HP aCC) which requires compiling main()
as C++.  As far as I know GCC never needed this.

Note that you will still need to link using g++, or pass all the
equivalent options to the linker.

Best regards,

	Jens.