[ale] anyone know how2 check a ...gcc... installation ?

[Courtney Thomas]

I'm getting compilation errors trying to install Elmer, a "Finite
Element Methods" suite.

The complaint is specifically about not being able to compile a Fortran
test during a ./configure of one of the components.

I see that /usr/bin/f77 is installed but I don't know how nor where gcc
and all it's manifestations are or should be.

I just want to know it's all there and properly functional  ;-)

gcc -v   ->   3.4.2

I don't want to start upgrading, just ascertain that all's well.

Appreciatively,

Courtney