Multiple Versions Of Gcc Options

[Greg2]

From the Zug How-to's

Note that many of the newer distributions now use GCC3.2 or later as their default compiler. This means that when compiling for the desktop it will not be able to link to the sdk files as they were created using GCC 2.95. To fix this problem you need to install 2.95 for your distribution.

Does anyone have, or know of a simple how-to for installing and using multiple versions of gcc on a linux box? I was looking at graft... but there must be an easier way?

I have a little extra time during the Holidays and would like to try some things without damaging my current setup.

Greg

[Greg2]

Talking about cross-compilers? They should end up in seperate directories anyway so it should be fine, then just source a script to alter $PATH accordingly.

Yes, cross-compilers.

I have gcc3.3.1 on my Mandrake9.2 and would like to use the gcc2.9.5 for the Zaurus kernel and some apps. I need to keep the 3.3.1 intact but I'm not sure how to go about it. I have searched this for 2 days on other forums and google only to become more frustrated and confused then when I started. Can I do this with rpms, or do I have to compile the gcc2.9.5 on my present system to rename it and call it (e.g. gcc or gcc2) to compile?

Thanks, and please note I have only recently been compiling anything on my box.

Greg

P.S. In early spring I will finally have access to affordable 'high speed' internet, then I will set up OE.