help with executing on linux

[pcs]

hi,<br>
can anyone tell me how to properly compile and execute a c++ prog. thanks.

 

[anaphaxeton]

Well, that would depend on the compiler being used. <br>
Also I would need to know if it is a single source document or if you are linking several object files. If you could get me this information I could better answer your question.<br>

 

[Milamber]

If it's a single file, then the gcc compiler should do the trick.<br>
For info on it read the man page (man gcc).<br>
Most source code that you download, will have a Makefile, and possible a configure script.<br>
If that is the case run the script (./configure), then<br>
reun make (just type: make), followed by (as root): make install<br>
<br>
But this info should be in the INSTALL and/or README files anyway.. <br>
<br>
- Milamber

 

[hookook]

If you are going to use g++, which comes with many versions of Linux, try this from the command line:<br>
<br>
g++ -o outputfile filename<br>
<br>
where -o is the option for specifying an output file and filename is your .cpp file.

 

[mckarl]

what type of linux have you got?? <br>
<br>
Karl.