Error in gcc

Shell Programming and Scripting
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Hi:-
I am new for Unix and wants to install gcc compiler on my Linux system. I donwload the file and tried to install it but getting following messaged,
[root@unixweb gcc-3.0.1]# ./configure
Configuring for a i686-pc-linux-gnuoldld host.
Created "Makefile" in /home/gcc-3.0.1 using "mt-frag"
./configure: cc: command not found
*** The command 'cc -o conftest -g conftest.c' failed.
*** You must set the environment variable CC to a working compiler

What does this mean? Any help

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It looks like you are trying to compile a compiler without a compiler.

You should be able to install gcc from your Linux installation media or download a gcc binary RPM for your Linux distro. Install the rpm and then you should be able to compile the latest and greatest gcc on your Linux system.

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Thanks for your help.
I got RPM from this site.

but they said that you need gcc compiler for it. How can I use rpm if gcc is not installed.
Any help

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What distro of Linux are you using?

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Its a Turbo Linux preinstalled by IBM on its xseries 135 Web appliance.

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Pls post the uname -a output.
Also check gcc.gnu.org

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It is Linux 2.2.14-8 on IBM xSeries Web appliance. This is Intel based system.