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I'm having trouble compiling code on my Gentoo-based home machine (Sabayon 3.3 using gcc 4.1.1), which compiled on a RedHat Enterprise 3 (gcc 3.2.3). I don't want to clobber my gcc 4.1.1 installation, but I'd like to install an old version of gcc for the sole use of compiling this one piece of code.
I'm pretty sure this is possible, but I don't want to hurt my current installation. Can anyone give advice as to the best way to do this?
Thanks.
Gcc is slotted in Gentoo, which means you can install different versions at one time. I have 4.1.2, then 3.3.something because another app has to have that version.
I don't know what you mean by compiled in Red Hat, because Sabayon isn't supposed to be compiled when installed is it? I thought they prided themselves with being a binary Gentoo?
Either way, if you are going to compile code, why not just go with Gentoo? That way doing certain things with portage will not break your install.
I'll have a look at what you mean by "slotted".
I think you misunderstood me. I have C++ code that someone in work has written and that I would like to install. I compiled and installed it in work on a Redhat machine with no problems, but I'm not able to compile it at home on my Sabayon machine. I *think* this might be related to Sabayon using gcc 4.* while the Redhat box uses gcc 3.*, so I'd like to install the 3.* version on Sabayon -- preferably in a way that doesn't clobber the other version.
That is explained better, thank you.
Gcc is a slotted package, and if sabayon uses portage, then it will allow slotted packges. Slotted packages are versions of one program that can be installed at the same time.
I am not sure if sabayon offers that version of gcc in their repository, but you can always look. If it doesn't, then you can compile it yourself. I know in gentoo, you can pretty much get any version you need.
Sorry for the dumb question, but could you point me to a link on how to use Gentoo slots?
I googled around, and checked gentoo.org, but I couldn't find anything.
Off hand I don't have any links specifically about the slots, but it is simple. If you need to install different versions of some software, it will allow you to do that. It will allow you to have different versions of gcc, qt, gtk, etc....
If you want to use gentoo or a gentoo based distro that uses portage, I will suggest this link:
Gentoo Linux Documentation -- A Portage Introduction