[geeks] C compiler won't create executables ..WTF?

[alex j avriette]

> OK, that is what it needed.
>
> Now I go to run congure and it barfs cannot find zlib. I *KNOW* zlib is 
> on
> this box.
>
> Sometimes I *REALLY* hate computers

linux. you hate linux. just remember that. i had the identical problem 
with rh 7.2 at work on my database server. my first plan was to install 
rpm, because thats the redhat way. unfortunately, i couldnt find the 
zlib that it required. see, there are *several* packages running around 
named zlib, as you will find poking around on google.

the next problem is for whatever damn reason, if you get the wrong 
version, whatever is looking for it wont be able to find it.

so you need to find the right zlib, and then the right version thereof.

good luck.

alex