I am trying to install Perl on my Solaris 7.
It stops and fails after I answer the question:
Use which C compiler[cc] then after I hit carriage return: 
/usr/ucb/cc: language optional software package not installed
the 'cc' compiler doesnt seem to be working
Confiugre :gcc: not found
You will neeed to find a working C compiler.  Either purchase
and install the C compiler or for a free C compiler try
//gcc.gnu.org

[download]
I actually do have a </code> /usr/ucb/cc </code> in my Solaris system and wonder why its not picking it up?? I even tried other paths where I had cc when it asked for a C compiler such as  /opt/SUNWspro/bin/cc and it still gives me same errors. Anyone have any helpful advice so I can get Perl 5.6.1 for Unix installed??

In reply to Installing Perl on Unix by Anonymous Monk

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