installing older version of gcc compilers

[danreed007]

Hi peeps

So openSUSE 10.3 comes with gcc 4.2, however an important source package I need to comile requires an older version (gcc 3.3). I know its possible to download gcc 3.3, however, Im not sure where I should install it and how I configure my environment to use the older version upon request (instead of the v4.2). Could any of you help me please with some advice on doing this. Thanks

[danreed007]

Actually, I remember that the software compiled in suse 10.2 with the gcc 4.1 compilers, and I know that suse 10.3 has gcc 4.1.3 compilers in addition to 4.2 ones. Ive installed the 4.1.3 compilers (without uninstalling the newer compilers). How do I configure the environment to use the 4.1.3 compilers?

[peteh]

The system is usually looking for /usr/bin/cc, which is a symlink to the gcc. Just remove the existing cc and set up a new one linked to the required gcc.
I've only done this when compiling nvidia using kernel source, but I guess your problem is similar.