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

Phil Brutsche phil at tux.obix.com
Thu May 23 21:10:10 CDT 2002


Mike Nicewonger wrote:
> On Thursday 23 May 2002 09:12 pm, you wrote:
> 
> 
>>It's easy.  Just go the the RedHat ftp site (or a mirror) and
>>download the version rpm tells you you need.  You can also
>>use rpmfind.net to find the version.
> 
> 
> I've been on rpmfind all fucking afternoon.
> 
> It would be nice if the configure script told you what version it wanted. 
> Remeber I am COMPILING not loading via RPM and zlib is already on the box.

You need to install the zlib-devel .rpm - the plain zlib .rpm doesn't 
have the headers or .a files.

> Mike N
> Penguins make good targets

That's right ... easier to hit when they wear that big red hat!


Phil



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