using gcc

mayflyTR · mayflyTR #1 (**permalink**)

08-28-2010, 05:09 PM

so im a super noob when it comes to writing code..so i went to start out and use gcc for compiling...except that terminal doesnt know the command... i checked /usr/bin/ and its not their...i downloaded gcc 4.5.1 offline and run the install file...buuutt nothin happens...what should i do...all i want to do is learn some simple C stuff...and im stuck already..any help appreciated...

vansmith · vansmith #2 (**permalink**)

08-28-2010, 05:20 PM

Install the Xcode development tools - it will include everything you should need to get started including gcc. They are on your install discs or you can get them from the Apple dev site here.

mayflyTR · mayflyTR #3 (**permalink**)

08-28-2010, 09:06 PM

hey thanks for the help!!

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mayflyTR #1 (permalink)
Member Since: Jul 31, 2010 Location: USA Posts: 44 Mac Specs: 13" MBP 2.66ghz Intel c2d 4gb RAM 320gb hd, iMac 700mhz Powerpc G4 256mb RAM 30gb hd	08-28-2010, 05:09 PM so im a super noob when it comes to writing code..so i went to start out and use gcc for compiling...except that terminal doesnt know the command... i checked /usr/bin/ and its not their...i downloaded gcc 4.5.1 offline and run the install file...buuutt nothin happens...what should i do...all i want to do is learn some simple C stuff...and im stuck already..any help appreciated...
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