C language development+linux server

[demetrio]

Hello
I am planning to install a Linux server (maybe ubuntu )
But, the programmer told me to pay attention that "the development of C language is bellow 4" That were his extract words . I really stuck to this.
So,... i got some help through another forum. The guys there told me that maybe he means the compiler or the library.
I asked him and told me again about the "development of c language.."
So, what i got wrong ?.. What is the development of c lanuage ? something have to do with GNU C Library or the compiler ?this maybe be a silly question to you.
And which distr of linux shall i install in order 'the version of development of c be bellow of 4'
I am confused ..i hope you are not and understand what i am asking about
Thank you

 

[benlinkknilneb]

The only thing that even comes close to making sense out of that statement is that he doesn't want you to use gcc later than version 4.

What are you planning to do with this server? Is it in a production sort of environment where you'll have programmers working on it, or is this more of a learning thing for you where you'll just be tinkering in order to learn a new skill?

gcc is currently (on Ubuntu, anyway) at v4.2.3 It looks like you can get 3.3.6 pretty easily as well, it's just a matter of selecting a different package.

It seems odd that he wouldn't want you to update, though. It's not like it costs extra :-D

Ben
Windows isn't the answer; it's the question. NO is the answer.

 

[demetrio]

Thank you for your answer. The server will run an application and the programmer told me that there are a lot of bugs with the newer version
So if i am not wrong i just have to install the older package (apt get-install ..)
Do i have to remove the newer on first ?

 

[benlinkknilneb]

I would think you could have them installed together, but I've never tried it. Unless you're on a tight deadline with this, you might just try and see what happens.

If you're in Ubuntu, you may find it easier to install exactly what you want by using Synaptic in the Administration menu. I know most Linux gurus prefer the CLI, but if you're not experienced with it and in a hurry, that might be a better way to go just this once. If you installed server edition and you're trying to stay away from a GUI, then yes,

apt-get install gcc-3.3

should give you what you want. There's also a 3.4 available.

Ben
Windows isn't the answer; it's the question. NO is the answer.

 

[demetrio]

Thank you again for your answer. I probably install both of them and see what happens
One thing for sure..i will stay away from GUI