compile question

chens_83 · 02-24-2002, 12:32 AM

with my redhat 7.2 machine i try and compile and i get these error messages

checking for gcc...no
checking for cc... no
configure error : no acceptable cc found in $path

????

if any one has a answer to my question i will be very grateful!!

isajera · 02-24-2002, 12:37 AM

you need a compiler to compile - the configure script will usuall look in /usr/bin, /usr/local/bin and /bin for the compilers - if they're not there, then it returns the not found error.

chens_83 · 02-24-2002, 12:48 AM

does anyone know what compiler i need to install as i have never done this before

Manish · 02-24-2002, 01:01 AM

You can get gcc at http://gcc.gnu.org

chens_83 · 02-24-2002, 02:39 AM

cheers...another small question does anyone know how too install the thing easily??? The gcc website seems really complex in its explanation... Thanks once again to anyone

acid_kewpie · 02-24-2002, 04:43 AM

just install the rpm's from the cd. it's all on there, just make the dependecncies happy and you'll eb done in no time. use gnorpm for a gui, or just plain "rpm" on a console. "man rpm" for info.

chens_83 · 02-24-2002, 06:49 PM

ok........ how do i make the dependencies happy??? I have installed gcc from the cd using rpm but theres seems to be a problem with trying to compile the configure script. I tried installing using rpms using rpm -ta gcc or rpm -ba gcc, but that doesnt work.. is thiswhat you mean by installing the rpms?? i ended up just using the rpm -ih gcc method then untarring the tar ball.. this is where i hit rocks.. if there is anyone out there that can help me it would be great as this is really annoyingnot being able to compile

acid_kewpie · 02-24-2002, 06:53 PM

no, -ba will create an rpm from source. just install them with "rpm -iv file.rpm" please always refer to howtos and man pages before resorting to posting questions and havnig to wait however many hours for an answer. it's a lot quicker