How to easily install dev tools (gcc)

[Jman]

When installing from source you need compilers and other tools. If a ./configure script says it needs gcc, this is for you.

If you have Fedora CDs, the easy way to install is though the applications tool. Run Main Menu > System Settings > Add/Remove Applications. Under the Development category, check Development Tools box and click Update. Easy.

The prefered way to install software is with rpm packages via yum (http://fedorafaq.org/#installsoftware), however.

Edit: Apparently later versions of yum support groups. Get the list of groups with yum grouplist To install development tools run yum groupinstall "Development Tools"

[Smirnoff]

Just use yum install gcc*

It will install all gcc software and upgrade all the files to satisfy dependices

[Jman]

You can do that.

Doing it with the Add/Remove Applications tool gets you all the base packages in the development category.