> On Fri, Jun 19, 2009 at 9:17 PM, Ian Lance Taylor<iant@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote: >> Sangamesh B <forum.san@xxxxxxxxx> writes: >> >>> So is there a way to compile GCC without gmp library? Is that possible? >> >> No. >> >> But you don't have to install gmp. You can put the gmp sources in the >> gcc build directory, in a directory named "gmp", and they will be built >> and linked in. Or, you can build and install gmp in your home >> directory, configuring gmp with --disable-static, and use --with-gmp >> when you configure gcc to point it to your private install. >> > Thanks lan. > > Is each gcc compiled executable link with libgmp, by default? > Or only in some circumstances libgmp gets linked? (output of ldd <exe>). > Just as a hint, you should ask about MPFR also. Dennis