Want to update GCC and Gfortran as a result
 

How can I upgrade gcc?

I've tried a few tricks, none worked so far.

Thanks, - Alex

Generally, I recommend not replacing the system compilers since much of the software on your system depends on them. Instead, compile and install a newer version in an alternate directory (e.g. /usr/local/gcc-4.9) and set your PATH and LD_LIBRARY_PATH environment variables to point to the newer version.

@AlexBB, you are using an oldish OS.

Install Ubuntu 14.04.2 : The default gcc is version 4.8.2 .


Or build your update : See post #2 >>> E.g. /usr/local/gcc49/.

../gcc-4.9.2/configure --prefix=/usr/local/gcc49 --program-suffix=49 --enable-languages=c,c++,fortran --enable-shared --with-system-zlib


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btmiller, thank you very much. knudfl, I guess I should follow your sensible advice. I do have a Ubuntu 14.04.02 64 bit on a disk but my present OS is 12.04 32 bit. What's going to happen if I put this 64 bit OS in the disk drive and begin the install. Is it OK?

Thank you, - Alex