GCC

GCC definition

compiler, programming
The GNU Compiler Collection, which currently contains front ends for C, C++, Objective-C, Fortran, Java, and Ada, as well as libraries for these languages (libstdc++, libgcj, etc).
GCC formerly meant the GNU C compiler, which is a very high quality, very portable compiler for C, C++ and Objective C.
The compiler supports multiple front-ends and multiple back-ends by translating first into Register Transfer Language and from there into assembly code for the target architecture.
(http://gcc.gnu.org/). Bug Reports (http://gcc.gnu.org/bugzilla/). FTP gcc-2.X.X.tar.gz from your nearest GNU archive site. MS-DOS (ftp://oak.oakland.edu/pub/msdos/djgpp/).
Mailing lists: gcc-help@gcc.gnu.org, gcc-announce@gcc.gnu.org (announcements).
["Using and Porting GNU CC", R.M. Stallman, 1992-12-16].
(2003-08-05)

GCC global climatic change Gulf Cooperation Council

gcc

political and economic alliance of six Middle Eastern countries-Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Bahrain, and Oman. The GCC was established in Riyadh, Saudia Arabia, in May 1981. The purpose of the GCC is to achieve unity among its members based on their common objectives and their similar political and cultural identities, which are rooted in Islamic beliefs. Presidency of the council rotates annually.

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