how to install a old version of gcc compiler from software manger and use it with plain "gcc" command?

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I am struggling with the problem of Matlab mex compile. It needs specific old version of gcc compiler 4.4.6 . But in manager there is only 4.4 version. How could I specify it as 4.4.6? Or is it possible?

Next, I need to run it as gcc command. Currently my gcc command runs 4.7.2 version. How can I switch the gcc command to run the old version on Mint machine. Since installing only the compiler does not work for Matlab and it is calling plain gcc command.

Are you okay fully replacing your local version? Or would you like side-by-side install of both? — nerdwaller, Dec 03 '12 at 01:35
side by side is more appropriate but I need to call it with needs to be default gcc. — erogol, Dec 04 '12 at 18:16

score 5 · Accepted Answer · edited May 23 '17 at 12:41

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Just install the package gcc-4.4 along with the other version of gcc. The next step would be to change the default gcc to this specific version. Most elegant and easy way is using update-alternatives. This is all explained in this Stackoverflow.com answer.

edited May 23 '17 at 12:41

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answered Dec 03 '12 at 01:55

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how to install a old version of gcc compiler from software manger and use it with plain "gcc" command?

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