http://gcc.gnu.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=54606
Bug #: 54606
Summary: reference assignment failing/points at previous object
Classification: Unclassified
Product: gcc
Version: 4.6.1
Status: UNCONFIRMED
Severity: normal
Priority: P3
Component: libstdc++
AssignedTo: unassig...@gcc.gnu.org
ReportedBy: g...@gyw.com
Created attachment 28203
--> http://gcc.gnu.org/bugzilla/attachment.cgi?id=28203
Sample code
When one assigns a reference to a variable, the value doesn't point at the new
object. It keeps referring to the previous object.
A& a = X;
a.a(); // calls X::a()
a = Y;
a.a(); // Still calls X::a(), not Y::a().
Corresponding code using pointers works. References and pointers should handle
dynamic dispatch the same way.
Tried g++ 4.4, 4.5 and 4.6 on Ubuntu and Debian.
