gcc 2.96 in RH 7.3 unable to compile original kernel 2.4.9.9

[Sukalpa Chanda]

Hi,
           I am a linux fanatic  from  india , I have got redhat linux 
7.3(original not pc quest version) in my pc , but i want to add   kernel 
2.4.9.9( downloaded from www.kernel.org) to it , but the existing gcc 
(version 2.96) was unable to compile it,i tried with an rpm of gcc 2.95 , it 
has failed also.
can any body please help me  regarding this .
please answer me soon.

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