finding a file in redhat

craquedndn · 02-01-2006, 09:56 PM

I am trying to learn the use the "FIND" command and trying to find the gcc/c++ compiler....how do I do that?

TruongAn · 02-01-2006, 10:43 PM

Why don't you use slocate, it is faster, easier.

TruongAn · 02-01-2006, 11:05 PM

If you really love find, try that

Code:

find /usr/bin -name gcc -type f

spooon · 02-01-2006, 11:26 PM

you can use "whereis" to look for program files and related stuff in standard locations

sohny · 02-01-2006, 11:39 PM

Quote:

which gcc

may give the required path, If it is already in ur Path

nitinatindore · 02-02-2006, 12:20 AM

which gcc is the fastest way to do it, followed by
locate gcc followed by
find / -name gcc

Anyways if you dont bother so much
then its usually
/usr/bin/gcc or
/bin/gcc

Cheers

craquedndn · 02-02-2006, 01:19 AM

thanks guys...I as a 34 year old native american newbie bow before all the linux gods....lol...thanks