c++11 threading support in mingw-w64 package

[JonY]

On 9/1/2013 19:26, nu774 wrote:
> It seems that mingw64-*-gcc-g++ package is not compiled with
> --enable-pthread, that results in no c++11 threading support.
> Is it intentional, or is it possible to enable it?
> As far as I understand, c++11 threading support can be enabled by
> libwinpthread of mingw-w64 project + gcc configuration switch.
> 

You can enable it yourself, however this means all code will require
libwinpthread, regardless of whether you actually used any pthread code.
I'm not sure if users will appreciate it.

> Since libwinpthread is already included in mingw64 package, I think
> --enable-pthread --enable-libstdcxx-threads --enable-libstdcxx-time=yes
> will be enough to support c++11 threading.
> 

Please rebuild it yourself. Keep in mind that it is not compatible with
the other mingw-w64 binary packages.

Alternatively, you can just use boost.


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