Awesome! I changed the permissions yesterday, but on the wrong file. I had to follow the links from gcc to /etc/alternatives and then back to gcc-2.96 to figure out which one to change. Had to do the same thing with c++ > /etc/alternatives > g++-2.96.
Thanks ----- Original Message ----- From: "K Montgomery" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Friday, May 31, 2002 1:07 PM Subject: Re: [newbie] Compiling Permission? > If your question is as it sounds, your user account obviously needs to > have executable access. Typing ls -l `which gcc` should show you the > existing permissions on the file. You can either make gcc executable by > other (chmod o+x `which gcc`) so that all users can run it, or you can > make it group executable (chmod g+x) and make sure your user is in the > group that has access. > > The first solution is probably better for you, provided you have no > security concerns. > > - Kathy > > On Thu, 2002-05-30 at 22:27, Barry Michels wrote: > > I've just embarked on my first Linux application and can't even compile. > > When I try to start a new project, I get 'Permission Denied'. I can run gcc > > as root, but what permission do I need to give my user account so I can > > compile when logged in normally? > > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- > Want to buy your Pack or Services from MandrakeSoft? > Go to http://www.mandrakestore.com >
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