how do i find out what version my compiler is?

[DimGR]

:)

[je_fro]

nah...even I'm not thaqt mean...the gcc manpage is a place of awe and wonder...try this:

gcc --version

gcc (GCC) 3.3.3 20040412 (Gentoo Linux 3.3.3-r6, ssp-3.3.2-2, pie-8.7.6)
Copyright (C) 2003 Free Software Foundation, Inc.
This is free software; see the source for copying conditions. There is NO
warranty; not even for MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.

[bwkaz]

gcc -dumpversion