I have trouble compiling code that makes use of the boost::format library. In particular I get compile errors from basic_format::operator= method (line 90 format_implementation.hpp). If I change the body to look like if(this == &x) return *this; basic_format x1(x); // These 2 lines used x1.swap(*this); // to be 1 return *this; It compiles. --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.737 / Virus Database: 491 - Release Date: 11/08/2004