You didn't tell what operating system you use... I see that windows. Maybe try to use DevC++ it has a gcc compiler in its package, very nice for beginners... Try it:http://www.bloodshed.net/dev/devcpp.htm Arturas M.l On 8/26/05, RALPH OLD JR <ralphold@xxxxxxx> wrote: > Hi! > I'm trying to set up gcc and rhide to learn C and C++. > I have downloaded the recommended files for my system, set them up as per > the instructions. > > My beginning program compiles with out error. > > But the Make command in rhide produces the following error: > > "Error: c:/djgpp?bin/ld.exe : cannot find -lgcc" > > I have spent days reading the online material to no avail. > > I need help! > Ralph > > > > > > Ralph E. Old, Jr. > (205) 253 - 3402 > RalphOld@xxxxxxx > Security and Defense Systems > > >