# yum install gcc-c++
You should also check the build instructions for the package you're trying to build as it may mention further dependencies.
You also need to install autoconf, automake and texinfo.
ok, i've: yum install gcc yum install gcc-g++ yum install autoconf yum install automake and tried: yum install textinfo <--- no luck 'no targets found' ok, i admit i'm real new to yum. what i need to know is how to find the exact syntax for yum. ex: i want to install textinfo how do i find out what to type? also what is pre-updates? and how do i install it. mike h