why is gcc(and not g++) default compiler in debian?

ciden · 02-13-2007, 06:05 AM

Why is gcc default and not g++?
If u r answering this, also tell me if g++ replaces gcc.

acid_kewpie · 02-13-2007, 06:10 AM

gcc is a c compiler, g++ is a c++ compiler.

jtshaw · 02-13-2007, 06:24 AM

Also.... g++ is basically just gcc with a few command line options (mainly -lstdc++). Gcc actually determines what kind of code its been presented and compiles it accordingly.

gnashley · 02-13-2007, 11:09 AM

gcc must be the standard compiler because the Linux kernel is written in C, not c++. And, you must have the gcc compiler to compile g++ since g++ is written in C.

ciden · 02-15-2007, 08:23 AM

Thanks people.
I was confused coz in Windoze I just use Turbo C++ to compile C-programs as well.
I forgot that C compilation was so central to linux 4 installation.

indian · 02-15-2007, 12:33 PM

You still use Turbo C++ ? isn't it dead ? Anyway GCC and G++ are same with G++ having some additional features as poitned by others.

raedbenz · 06-03-2008, 04:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gnashley

gcc must be the standard compiler because the Linux kernel is written in C, not c++. And, you must have the gcc compiler to compile g++ since g++ is written in C.

HI,
why Kernel is written in C not other O-O language(like C++)??
thanks

acid_kewpie · 06-03-2008, 04:44 AM

please don't drag up dead threads. if you have a question, please start your own thread.