How do I get gcc

[StubornAH]

I ran the Synaptic Program Manager and installed the gcc package. Then I restarted and I can't just type "gcc --version" at the command prompt. I also tried running ./configure on a xemacs folder and it said that it could not find gcc.

So, what do I need to do to get it installed and running?


Thanks.

[amohanty]

Try:

sudo apt-get install gcc

that should create /usr/bin/gcc file.

HTH
AM

[StubornAH]

thnx, got it now.

[stuporglue]

Odds are good that you're going to want more than just gcc though. For the rest of the usefull build tools (make, g++ others?) install build-essential.