ctobin@xxxxxxxx writes: > We are going to be using GCC for the first time on a new > research project. What textbooks or literature do you > recommend purchasing for amateur GCC users? Hello Chris, I have written a book for this purpose: it is titled "An Introduction to GCC" and covers the main options for gcc and g++, optimization, debugging, how to link with shared libraries, etc... basically all the main 'gotchas' I have seen people encounter over the years as the maintainer of GSL (the GNU Scientific Library). You can find more information at http://www.network-theory.co.uk/gcc/intro/ The discounted price is about $14 from Amazon. The money raised from the sale of the book supports the development of more free software and documentation. I'd also recommend getting a copy of the full GCC Reference Manual from GNU Press for further reading. -- best regards, Brian Gough Network Theory Ltd, Publishing Free Software Manuals --- http://www.network-theory.co.uk/