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Old 05-03-2012, 10:45 PM   #1
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install c compiler


i want to run c programs. can u tell the step-by step procedure for it. because i am new in ubuntu. how can i install c compilers. please give me the cmd code too.
 
Old 05-03-2012, 11:06 PM   #2
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You don't need a c compiler to run c programs.

The C compiler front end is gcc. For C++, install g++.

The "build-essential" package should install the c compiler, and other programs such as make.
 
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Old 05-04-2012, 05:06 AM   #3
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You can try:

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sudo apt-get install build-essential
 
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