gcc problems in Woody "C Compiler cannot create executables"

[Rachel Andrew]

Hi

I have a new Woody install and need to try and get my soundblaster card 
working with the alsa drivers, I downloaded these and tried to compile them 
but get the following error from gcc when I do ./configure

"C compiler cannot create executables"

I installed gcc via apt from the testing packages, any advice on what is 
causing the problem would be greatly appreciated.

Thankyou

Rachel Andrew