Problems running c & c++ programs

[raju_8887]

Hello friends
I am completly new to linux and I have installed mandriva linux one 2007
Now when i type any command I get the following error

bash : gcc : command not found

I tried to change the path but i could not do it successfully
Can anyone give step wise explanation about how to run c programs under linux

If available, please send any link which will help me solve this problem

[valemon]

you don't have gcc instaled in your system. It must be in your mandriva cd. You can install it using your package manager

[daark.child]

For C++ apps, make sure you install gcc-c++ (g++ on some distros).