How can I use the GNU C compiler of kubuntu?

[mike05]

im a novice programmmer and i recently installed kubuntu v6.06, and im trying to compile programs i made using kate. when i go to the terminal and type gcc -o sample sampleprogram.c, i get the message bash: gcc command not found. why is that? how do i use the C compiler of kubuntu?
Please help..
Thanks in advance...

[kubicle]

Re: How can I use the GNU C compiler of kubuntu?

Install package 'build-essential' for the basic compiling tools