To install the GNU GCC compiler and development environment on Debian Linux, follow these steps:
- Open a terminal window.
- Update the package list:
sudo apt-get update
- Install the GCC compiler and development environment:
sudo apt-get install build-essential
This will install the basic GCC tools, such as gcc, g++, and make, as well as some essential libraries and header files.
- Verify the installation by checking the version of the GCC compiler:
gcc --version
This should print the version of GCC that is installed on your system.
That’s it! You should now have the GNU GCC compiler and development environment installed on your Debian Linux system.