Thanks Mike! yum-builddep python-matplotlib
did not fix the problem but installing the headers did the trick: sudo yum install libpng-devel It installed successfully now :) Rad -- View this message in context: http://matplotlib.1069221.n5.nabble.com/getting-error-command-gcc-failed-with-exit-status-1-while-installing-matplotlib-in-CentOS-tp41007p41026.html Sent from the matplotlib - devel mailing list archive at Nabble.com. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Learn Graph Databases - Download FREE O'Reilly Book "Graph Databases" is the definitive new guide to graph databases and their applications. This 200-page book is written by three acclaimed leaders in the field. The early access version is available now. Download your free book today! http://p.sf.net/sfu/neotech_d2d_may _______________________________________________ Matplotlib-devel mailing list Matplotlib-devel@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/matplotlib-devel
