install on mac os X

install on mac os X

[cppaddict]

Hi,

Can anyone give tell me the steps I need to take to install gcc on mac
os X?  I know the gnu website has install directions, but the extended
details they provide have only confused me.  I know a standard install
is pretty simple: unzip the files, issue the appropriate configure and
make commands, etc.  An explanation along those lines would be very
much appreciated.  Or a link to one.

Thanks for any help,
cpp

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Re: install on mac os X

[Eljay Love-Jensen]

Hi cpp,

The easiest way is to install the development tools from Apple's Development CD.  I believe the latest "GCC for OS X" comes with your OS X 10.3 CDs.

The next easiest way is to download the development tools from Apple's website.  <http://developer.apple.com/>

I believe this GCC is -- err, umm -- instrumented by Apple with Mac-isms (e.g., Pascal string support, PowerPC optimizations, and other magic pixie dust).  I do not know if those Mac-isms have been folded back into GCC (and binutils) truth.

HTH,
--Eljay