> Don't mask it. Install it, but also install media-libs/jpeg-compat > alongside it so packages won't break.
it is also masked... Why I am urged via jpeg-7 to install maked package which will only have no effect on non-masked package, when I install another masked package? -- Please don't send me any Word- or Powerpoint-Attachments unless it's absolutely neccessary. - Send simply Text. See http://www.gnu.org/philosophy/no-word-attachments.html In a world without fences and walls nobody needs gates and windows.

