C compiler cannot create executables.

[Helge Blischke]

Luci wrote:
> 
> Luci wrote:
> > I have searched all over for the answer to my problem with no luck.  Maybe someone has had experience with these types of errors and can offer some sane advice.
> 
> Sorry, meant to say I used apt-get update, then apt-cache search cups, then apt-get install for the packages.  Typing in too much of a hurry!  duh.
> 
> -Lucina

I'm not familiar with Debian systems, but it seems your installation
(of the system itself) is broken or at least incomplete. Obviously
the static libraries are not/not completely installed.

Helge

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