On Saturday 09 September 2006 15:50, "Mark Knecht" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> 
wrote about '[gentoo-amd64] gcc-4.1.1 update - emerge -eav world 
necessary?':
> Hi,
>    Looking at the gcc update instructions I wondered if the last
> emerge -eav world step is actually necessary for correct system
> operation?

IIRC, both the emerge -e steps were added because some users reported 
problems.

> I'm satisfied if the system gets rebuilt over the next few weeks with
> normal updates. However that would leave some apps and other things
> built on the old compiler. This method would have everything built
> with the new one, but is it necessary for correct/stable operation?

Feel free to skip them, but if your system acts wonky -- particularly C++ 
programs -- please perform them before filing a bug report.

-- 
"If there's one thing we've established over the years,
it's that the vast majority of our users don't have the slightest
clue what's best for them in terms of package stability."
-- Gentoo Developer Ciaran McCreesh

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