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Old 06-27-2006, 03:27 PM   #1
ashlesha
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Unhappy how do find out whether i have gcc compiler installed?


hi,

i want to know what directory the gcc compiler resides in...
is there a standard directory? and is it called gcc?

i tried the find /gcc command..but that didnt work...
sorry abt v basic questions..
and thanks for answering them!

ashlesha.
 
Old 06-27-2006, 03:32 PM   #2
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You usually find programs with the command locate or the command which. From the command prompt, type locate gcc and/or which gcc and/or whereis gcc. I would guess that it was put in /usr/sbin. Most programs are in /bin, /sbin/, /usr/bin, or /usr/sbin. sbin directories are usually not in your path, so you have to be root to run them (or add them to your path).
 
Old 06-27-2006, 03:35 PM   #3
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gcc should normally be in /usr/bin and you shouldn't need to be root to use it.
 
Old 06-27-2006, 03:42 PM   #4
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Thank you!
found it in the /usr/bin
 
  


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