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It wont install the compiler or the dev files im missing out on so much software.
I hate being a linux noob

 

you already have it. it's called gcc

 

No, not necessarily. There are a number of distros which don't actually come with a c/c++ compiler.

 

i wasnt aware of that. i learn something everyday

i'm so used to having gcc that i cant imagine it not being included with every distro.

 

I chose not to install it but after the install i tryed to install it but it wont touch the rpm on the install disk.

 

cant you copy the rpm from the cd to your computer using command line?

 

I assume you're using SuSE, just use YaST to install it :/

 

Im a mandriva user but ive got a tone of config work still to do (8 mounths after install still fixing it).