Linux 2.6 fails / gcc missing / NT not supported?

All of the x86 tools should have been installed with the Installshield project. Can you confirm a couple of things for me and then we can work from there to get you up and running.

(1) Does /usr/local/bin/gcc exist? That's where the gcc binary should be found if the installer worked alright.

(2) If you click on

Start -> Programs -> Altera -> Nios II Development Kit 1.0 -> Nios II SDK Shell

Do the following text appear in your console window:

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Microtronix Linux Extensions
Version 1.0, Built Fri May 7 11:44am EST 2004
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