Do I have GCC somewhere? (Ubuntu 20.04.1 LTS). Sudo apt-get is not an option (no driver for ethernet)

Asked Dec 11 '20 at 17:58

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I can't sudo apt-get because I need an ethernet driver. I can't install the driver because I apparently don't have gcc.

"cat /proc/version" tells me that I have gcc version 9.3.0 but how do I use this gcc? When I try to dpkg debians I am told that I am missing gcc. I can't run 'make'. Can anyone please help me out of this pickle?

edited Dec 22 '20 at 06:59

asked Dec 11 '20 at 17:58

hungryhorse

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AFAIK /proc/version just tells you what version of gcc was used to build the kernel - it does not indicate that the gcc package is currently installed. You will probably need to use one of the methods described here: How to install GCC without internet connection and what do I have to keep in mind when installing GCC? – steeldriver Dec 11 '20 at 18:03
The Ubuntu Desktop installer includes a "Try Ubuntu" environment specifically so you can test your hardware before installing, avoiding a pickle like this. Installing GCC without a network connection can be tedious and frustrating. It might be much easier to borrow (or purchase) a cheap USB-to-Ethernet dongle. – user535733 Dec 11 '20 at 18:05
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You can always connect with a USB cable to a phone and install everything you like. – Pilot6 Dec 11 '20 at 18:05

Do I have GCC somewhere? (Ubuntu 20.04.1 LTS). Sudo apt-get is not an option (no driver for ethernet)

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