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Title: Compiler can't create executables
Post by: Magnum on May 18, 2014, 12:21:11 PM

I must be pretty tired.

I could not find the Linux assembler forum. :-)

I could not install a Linux program using the package manager.
(Puppy Slacko 5.6.0)

So it was suggested that I compile the source.

It used gcc, so I can not understand this error message.

"Compiler can't create executables"

# ./configure
checking for gcc... gcc
checking for C compiler default output file name... configure: error: C compiler cannot create executables
See `config.log' for more details.

I am still using fasm and have been looking for some GUI code.

Andy

Thanks scholars, gentlemen, and go-getters.

Andy

Title: Re: Compiler can't create executables
Post by: Gunner on May 18, 2014, 01:31:28 PM

And when you open 'config.log', what does it say?

Also, # is the root (admin) prompt, why are you running as root? $ is the normal user prompt. Did you do a 'su'? or is it how you use Linux? You shouldn't use Linux (or any OS) as root. That is why there is 'sudo' and 'su' commands.

Title: Re: Compiler can't create executables
Post by: Gunther on May 18, 2014, 07:27:21 PM

Andy,

does this work with a terminal?

Code Select


gcc --version

Gunther

Title: Re: Compiler can't create executables
Post by: Magnum on May 19, 2014, 02:47:07 PM

Ja.

# gcc --version
gcc (GCC) 4.7.1
Copyright (C) 2012 Free Software Foundation, Inc.
This is free software; see the source for copying conditions. There is NO
warranty; not even for MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.

Andy

Title: Re: Compiler can't create executables
Post by: Gunther on May 19, 2014, 04:10:37 PM

Andy,

you've an appropriate Installation of GCC and that should work to create ELF.

Gunther

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