Using Homebrew with alternate GCC

Question

I\'ve installed gcc-4.6 using the homebrew-alternatives gcc formula, but I can\'t seem to get it to use that GCC to install other formulas. Specifi

Answer 1

From their wiki it sounds like they don't support other compilers:

Installing a custom version of GCC or autotools into the $PATH has the potential to break lots of compiles. So we stick to the Apple-provided compilers.