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Installing/upgrading GCC compilier for testing C++

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I have ubuntu 10.10, and I have been learning c++ lately on it. I originally installed the gcc compilier via the command:

sudo aptitude install build-essential

I would like to start learning/testing the newer c++ features and I think it would be best to have the latest version of gcc installed. Im just needing some advice on this.

Is it possible to put a newer version of gcc in a separate folder that I can use for testing?

or

Is it possible/should I upgrade the current running version of gcc compilier

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answered 2 Years ago mouedi · Accepted Answer

Yes you can download a newer version of gcc as a tarball and compile it with the current kernel installed. You can find gcc (and binutils) here:

GNU

Is it possible/should I upgrade the current running version of gcc compilier

No you should not and cannot simply upgrade the compiler via the package management system. Further this could lead to dependency problems.