GCC stands for GNU Compiler Collection. As the name implies, it is a set of compilers that are used for compiling C and various other source codes in Linux and other operating systems. You can read more about GCC on their official website.
In this small post, I am going to demonstrate the procedure of checking the GCC version in Ubuntu 20.04.
Prerequisites
- Ubuntu 20.04 machine
- GCC compiler already installed. If it is not installed, follow this guide to install it.
Checking GCC Version in Ubuntu
Method # 1:
In order to check the version of GCC installed on your Ubuntu system using this method, issue the following command on terminal.
gcc --version
The output returned will show you the version.
Method # 2:
Execute the below command if you are using this method.
gcc -v
Conclusion
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Karim Buzdar holds a degree in telecommunication engineering and holds several sysadmin certifications including CCNA RS, SCP, and ACE. As an IT engineer and technical author, he writes for various websites.
