compiling c programs in suse linux

[sajeerfazil]

hai everybody

I have installed opensuse 10.2 in my laptop.. when I tried to compile c program in it,,, an error message is coming "cc comand not found".... some people are saying that opensuse comes without gcc... at the same time some others are saying that its there . But I can't find it.. moreover.. I am only a beginner in linux.. I don't know anything deeply abt that... so can anyboody help me in this subject.. I am expecting a detailed explanation abt the subject from any of the members..

[tech291083]

hai everybody

I have installed opensuse 10.2 in my laptop.. when I tried to compile c program in it,,, an error message is coming "cc comand not found".... some people are saying that opensuse comes without gcc... at the same time some others are saying that its there . But I can't find it.. moreover.. I am only a beginner in linux.. I don't know anything deeply abt that... so can anyboody help me in this subject.. I am expecting a detailed explanation abt the subject from any of the members..

1. Connect to the net and type "yum install gcc" in a terminal/command prompt window withouts quotes. This will install the open source compiler called the gcc. This can compile c/c++, java, php etc. Restart the pc.

2. Open up a text editor from the menu there are plenty such as Kwrite etc.

3. Save this code in it with a file name helloworld.c

#include < stdio.h>

void main()
{
printf("\nHello World\n");
}


4. Make sure you give the extension .c

5. Now go to any terminal/command prompt of your choice. Type "gcc -o helloworld helloworld.c" without quotes. Then execute the program by typing in the same terminal after the above command "./helloworld.c" without quotes.

Let me know if this works. Do not lose patience. I am also learning on my own at my own pace. Reply ASAP. Good luck and god bless.

[omidkamangar]

Then execute the program by typing in the same terminal after the above command "./helloworld.c" without quotes.

1st- You should run "./helloworld" not "./helloworld.c".
2nd- When I want to know whether a package is installed or not I use this:

rpm -qa | grep -i package_name

Where package_name is the name of the package I want. You can replace it with "gcc" to see whether It is installed or not.

[tech291083]

1st- You should run "./helloworld" not "./helloworld.c".
2nd- When I want to know whether a package is installed or not I use this:

rpm -qa | grep -i package_name

Where package_name is the name of the package I want. You can replace it with "gcc" to see whether It is installed or not.

Sorry my apolozies....

Thanks omidkamangar...........