how do I update my gcc?
 

I am using Mandrake Linux 9.0 and I'm running Gnome I wanted to use mplayer but I need to upgrade my complier gcc to 3.x, so how would I do that?

Head over to gcc's homepage and download a newer version. Read the README directions once or twice, the FAQ, any INSTALL files you might find and have a go at it.

As a tip.... have the new gcc or your old gcc binary renamed so you don't wack over your old one.

Good Luck

It's not that hard.

Go to www.rpmfind.net and download the rpm you want to update to.

Thanks I'm going to try the rpm thing I'm a real newbie so I'm going to take the easiest way possibile

I already found one and am downloading it now I'll replay again once I get it installed

now I have no idea on how to install the rpms ^_^;;;;;;;;;

Awwww come on man.. Now your realy being lazy.. A quick search on this forums will show you how to.. Try searching for a change :) .. Here is the answer anyway.

1- Open a console
2- I hope you know to what directory you downloaded the rpm to lol
3- cd to that directory
4- rpm -ivh whatever.rpm

Thats all

Thanks, I'm sorry to do that /me = mega newbie yah that worked thanks

No problem man.. No need to apologize.. Good thing it worked :)