Problem with libstdc++.so.5

[_Gentoo_Nile_]

Hi guys, I have a problem with my redhat linux. Its a quite old box. Whenever i try to install some softwares like firefox i get this error :

"libstdc++.so.5" not found

What may be the problem? Can anyone tell me What this file is? Thanks!

[Calvin K]

libstdc++.so.5 is a shared library file which is required for many third party softwares. It is C++ standard library file which is needed for the software to be installed. Some softwares that are available for compiling, they may need this file...

[_Gentoo_Nile_]

How to i get this file then? Do i need any other files along with this one to get my programs installed correctly? Please guide me friends... Thanks for the reply...

[Solomon]

Update you Operating system and this problem might be solved. Or download this file separately from Redhat's ftp servers or mirrors. I would recommend you fresh install the newer version of fedora, and this problem will not appear...