Jan Buchmann wrote:

> On Sat, Nov 27, 1999 at 11:26:49AM -0700, Riyad Kalla wrote:
> > Interestingly enough, on some of the sites I was crossing last night in search of 
>RC2, I saw that RC1 was on some. When was RC1 released? I don't ever remeber seeing 
>ANYTHING about an RC1.
> >
> > But anyway, you might try RC1 since it might be compatable with older versions of 
>Glibc, or upgrade glibc I suppose.
> I downloaded rc1 before rc2 was out (in fact before any announcements were made) and 
>it didn't work with the same error (btw it has the "glibc2.1.2" in the name too)i, 
>that's why i "upgraded" to rc2. I guess I have to wait for SuSE 6.3 which provides 
>the new glibc.
> >
> (offtopic) Does anybody know which consequences it would have to upgrade to a new 
>glibc. Would I have to recompile some apps or something like that? Or does it just 
>fit into the system and is completely downwards-compatible(I heard something about 
>changed symbolnames)?

I upgraded a redhat 5.0 system to a new glibc.  They were supposed to be compatible.  
They weren't.  Had to wipe the system and start over.


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