Running the dpkg utility for a new installation (Ubuntu)

The dpkg utility is alternative utility for installing XL C/C++ on Ubuntu.

About this task

dpkg is the software that forms the low-level base of the Debian package management system. It is the default package manager on Ubuntu. You can use dpkg to install, configure, upgrade or remove Debian packages, and retrieve information of these Debian packages.

Note: The installation instructions provided in this topic assume that the product DVD is mounted on the /cdrom directory in the system.

Procedure

  1. Install the prerequisite software packages using Advanced Package Tool (apt):
       apt-get install gcc g++ perl

    For more information about apt, see the system man page or the online manual at http://manpages.debian.org/cgi-bin/man.cgi?query=apt.

  2. Install all compiler packages into the default location, /opt/ibm/:
       dpkg -iG /cdrom/images/littleEndian/ubuntu/*.deb

What to do next

After you have installed all the compiler packages, follow the steps in Configuring IBM XL C/C++ for Linux, V13.1.4 to review the license and configure the compiler.


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