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I'm running ubuntu 9.10 which has gcc4 (libstdc++6) installed, and I need to install a program that requires libstdc++5 that comes with gcc3. I don't see gcc-3 listed when I run "apt-cache search" so:

  • Is it necessary to install gcc-3 to achieve libstdc++5 ? If so where can I get it ?
  • Is there a way to install just libstdc++5
  • Would a soft link to libstdc++6 do or is it not recommended ?

Thanks

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libstdc++5 isn't available in Ubuntu 9.10 (was available in universe in previous versions). You can try install the jaunty version - at a quick glance doesn't look like there'll be any dependency/conflict issues with that.

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I agree: tried, works – kolypto Jan 6 '11 at 5:19
I'm here trying to install libstdc++ on Ubuntu 10.04. The link here leads to an error page. – Tergiver Jul 5 '11 at 23:34
Jaunty is no longer supported, hence it has been removed from the ubuntu package site. – theotherreceive Jul 6 '11 at 15:42

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