On Wed, 18 Dec 2002 16:59:35 +0800 Holden Hao <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Thanks. But what if I have an older app that I want to use but the > libraries have already been upgraded by a distribution? Will linking > work? > > I know that I have to install with the nodeps option. > > Holden
sometimes linking will work but professionally speaking this is unhealthy for your system and may introduced unwanted result in the near future. Rule of thumb, if you upgrade something, upgrade also their depenencies. HTH -- Jimmy Lim Operation & Support Team Leader Tricom _ Philippine Linux Users Group. Web site and archives at http://plug.linux.org.ph To leave: send "unsubscribe" in the body to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Fully Searchable Archives With Friendly Web Interface at http://marc.free.net.ph To subscribe to the Linux Newbies' List: send "subscribe" in the body to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
