# https://www.minilinux.net/ftp/qqdan/xbbshare/doc/HOWTO-program.htm
C/C++ programming
All of the tools for compiling C/C++ applications are to be found in an add-on file named devx_xxx.sfs. This is what we call an SFS file, and you can read an overview of these online in this page: http://puppylinux.com/development/package-management.htm
# Installing devx (gcc/g++) on precise puppy 5.4 full install
# https://www.linuxquestions.org/questions/puppy-71/c-c-on-puppy-making-gcc-work-4175445369/
# attempting to obtain a c/c++ compiler on precise puppy linux
step 1: run the puppy package manager
step 2: at the bottom there is a buttin to obtain .sfs files from the official repository, click it.
step 3: select the devx radio button
step 4: select the desired server to download the files from(i recommend you text the URL s first ). this will download the .sfs file for the devx package ( which includes gcc and g++ ) it may or may not automatically install.
step 5: if SFS Load does not start on its own- navigate to the folder where the file was downloaded to (for me it was /) and left click it.
step 6: you will be presented with a dialog asking if you want to view the files or install them click install.
step 7: the installer will claim that it is experimental in pupmode=2(scroll down for more information). do not worry about this as you have obtained the sfs file from the puppy repository and it DOES WORK.
step 7: wait... when the installer is finished it will claim that some files may not have been copied. although this is true it only does so because the files are already installed. there is no need to copy them.
testing to make sure it worked: