How do I install GCC on my system?!?!?

[JaxDragon]

I tried using apt-get nstall build essential but it says build-essential not found. I'm using Ubuntu 6.10 if that matters.

[WW]

Could you show the exact command that you entered, and the error(s) that you got? Copy-and-paste from your terminal to the forum would be best.

[JaxDragon]

Command:
sudo apt-get install build-essential

Error:
E: couldn't find package build-essential

[Steveway]

Edgy Eft isn't supported anymore. You won't get any software updates an I doubt that the repositories for it are still up.
You should upgrade to a more recent release like 8.04 (codename: Hardy Heron).

[JaxDragon]

How do I upgrade from 6.10 to 8? Does 8 require a better graphics card? I know I couldn't run 7.10 because of graphics, but they might have fixed that in 8.

[Steveway]

There are several ways to upgrade, use google to find out about them.
But don't forget to back up important files first.

[JaxDragon]

Thanks. I'll just wipe this hard disk and install Hardy Heron.

[Steveway]

Thanks. I'll just wipe this hard disk and install Hardy Heron.

That is one way to do it and the cleanest one. :)
Don't forget to backup important data.

[JaxDragon]

I did. I put important files on my flash drive.

[JaxDragon]

Ubuntu 8.04 wouldn't work on my computer, so I'm going to try Xubuntu now!