Re: How to downgrade gcc 3.4.3 to 3.2.3

[Andrew Haley <aph at gcc dot gnu dot org>]

Please don't top-post.

Madhura Upadhya writes:

 > Andrew Haley wrote:
 > > Madhura Upadhya writes:
 > >
 > >  > RH 4 got installed with 3.4.3 gcc compiler. Oracle 10gR2 Native 
 > >  > compilation requires gcc 3.2.3 version. So, tried all manuals/forums and 
 > >  > couldnt get the answer. Is there any supported way of downgrading from 
 > >  > 3.4.3 to 3.2.3 ?
 > >
 > > It's never a good idea to ovwerwrite the system compiler, but there's
 > > nothing at all to stop you from installing another version of gcc in a
 > > different location.
 > >
 > Thanks Andrew. I have a follow up question.
 > 
 > Is it possible to have 2 differnt versions and is it possible to change 
 > the gcc compiler dynamically ?

Sure, just install two versions of gcc and use a bunch of symlinks (or
set PATH) accordingly.  I don't see why you'd need anything
gcc-specific to do this.

Andrew.