arch linux build tools

[Chris Brannon]

Christopher Moore wrote:
> How do I install tools to build software?  Is there a generic group name 
> or do I need to install gcc, make and whatever else I need separately.
> 
The group is called base-devel.  It is listed in the groups on the
"select packages" screen during the install process.
I don't think it is selected by default.
Now that you have a running system, you should be able to install the whole
group with one command:
pacman -S base-devel

-- Chris