Re: compiling on Solaris vs. Linux

[Jake Morrison <jacob.morrison@example.com>]

Rich,

On Fri, 20 Oct 2000, Richard M. Pavonarius wrote:

> I've never touched a Solaris box, but I just found out I have to go to 
> Okinawa next week to set up a client's machine. And there's no time to 
> order the Solaris for Intel CD-ROM from the US so I can set up a practice 
> machine. Can someone with both Solaris and Linux please tell me if there 
> are any major difference between compiling software on both platforms? What 
> compiler does Solaris use? 

The compiler is "unbundled", i.e., an extra cost (quite expensive) option.

> Is GCC installed by default or will I need to d/l it 
> from www.sunfreeware.com?

You will need to download GCC. 
This is what I do (on Sparc), and it works just fine. 

> 
> Sorry this is way off topic, but hey, I did manage to use the word "Linux" 
> twice.
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> Rich
> 

Regards,
Jake