Installing GCC

skguha · 04-30-2004, 01:46 AM

Hi,
I am new to linux....I just installed fedora 9 version.....

I downloaded the source file of gcc 3.3.3 and am trying to install it.
I got the following error.

Quote:

[root@beenb gcc]# /home/eng11104/gcc-3.3.3/configure --prefix
Configuring for a i686-pc-linux-gnuoldld host.
Created "Makefile" in /usr/local/gcc using "mt-frag"
/home/eng11104/gcc-3.3.3/configure: line 8: cc: command not found
*** The command 'cc -o conftest -g conftest.c' failed.
*** You must set the environment variable CC to a working compiler.

I am not very sure what this means?? Is there any easier way to install gcc where I can just follow simple instructions??

Any help will be really appreciated.

Thanks...

IBall · 04-30-2004, 02:38 AM

From what I understand, you need a compiler to compile a compiler

As you are using Fedora, use the "Add Remove Programs" in the menu, and install the Development Utilities off the CD.

Alternatively, find and download an RPM for GCC, and install it this way. Try www.rpmfind.net for the RPM.

I hope this helps
--Ian