Re: Packages/libraries in disarray after sysupgrade
On 2021-05-14, Marc Espie wrote: > On Thu, May 13, 2021 at 10:47:11PM +, tetrahe...@danwin1210.me wrote: >> After upgrading 6.8->6.9 (stable, not current) using sysupgrade, I am >> finding it not possible to install packages via pkg_add >> >> When I try to install something, I get a series of errors like "> dependency library name>: bad major" or ": minor is too >> small" >> >> I am assuming I need to be installing new packages with `pkg_add -U` to >> update the dependencies as needed. However, the manpage suggests this is not >> desirable. > > Sometimes, base snapshots and package snapshots are slightly out of synch. > this is what happened (rapid bumps to the crypto parts in base). Not in -stable though..
Re: Packages/libraries in disarray after sysupgrade
On Thu, May 13, 2021 at 10:47:11PM +, tetrahe...@danwin1210.me wrote: > After upgrading 6.8->6.9 (stable, not current) using sysupgrade, I am > finding it not possible to install packages via pkg_add > > When I try to install something, I get a series of errors like " dependency library name>: bad major" or ": minor is too > small" > > I am assuming I need to be installing new packages with `pkg_add -U` to > update the dependencies as needed. However, the manpage suggests this is not > desirable. Sometimes, base snapshots and package snapshots are slightly out of synch. this is what happened (rapid bumps to the crypto parts in base). If you really know what you're doing, you can often work your way around it by filling in the gaps. :) As far as pkg_add -U, it's been developed as a quick solution to be able to install a new package on-the-fly without having to update 600+ packages first (like say, you figured you're missing an important component right before you go live at a conference). But you end up with a "skewed" package set coming from different snapshots, so you're relying on everyone not missing any bump and not missing a "tight" dependency between two library versions... works most of the time but... not guaranteed.
Re: Packages/libraries in disarray after sysupgrade
On Thu, 13 May 2021 22:47:11 + tetrahe...@danwin1210.me wrote: > I am assuming I need to be installing new packages with `pkg_add -U` to > update the dependencies as needed. However, the manpage suggests this is > not desirable. Maybe try `pkg_add -u` (lowercase 'u' not uppercase) first… it may be that you need to update the packages you have installed now before you can install any new ones. -- Stuart Longland (aka Redhatter, VK4MSL) I haven't lost my mind... ...it's backed up on a tape somewhere.
Packages/libraries in disarray after sysupgrade
After upgrading 6.8->6.9 (stable, not current) using sysupgrade, I am finding it not possible to install packages via pkg_add When I try to install something, I get a series of errors like "dependency library name>: bad major" or ": minor is too small" I am assuming I need to be installing new packages with `pkg_add -U` to update the dependencies as needed. However, the manpage suggests this is not desirable. Is there a better way to do things?
Re: Packages/libraries in disarray after sysupgrade
On Thu, May 13, 2021 at 07:50:35PM -0500, Edgar Pettijohn wrote: > On Thu, May 13, 2021 at 10:47:11PM +, tetrahe...@danwin1210.me wrote: > > After upgrading 6.8->6.9 (stable, not current) using sysupgrade, I am > > finding it not possible to install packages via pkg_add > > > > When I try to install something, I get a series of errors like " > dependency library name>: bad major" or ": minor is too > > small" > > > > I am assuming I need to be installing new packages with `pkg_add -U` to > > update the dependencies as needed. However, the manpage suggests this is not > > desirable. > > > > Is there a better way to do things? > > > > I just ran into this myself. I'm guessing the packages are built with a > newer library. So I'm running sysupgrade again to see if they get > installed. I'll repost if that indeed solves my issue. > > edgar > Yep just completed a sysupgrade followed by pkg_add -u and i can now install new packages without errors. Probably the same will work for you. edgar
Re: Packages/libraries in disarray after sysupgrade
On Thu, May 13, 2021 at 10:47:11PM +, tetrahe...@danwin1210.me wrote: > After upgrading 6.8->6.9 (stable, not current) using sysupgrade, I am > finding it not possible to install packages via pkg_add > > When I try to install something, I get a series of errors like " dependency library name>: bad major" or ": minor is too > small" > > I am assuming I need to be installing new packages with `pkg_add -U` to > update the dependencies as needed. However, the manpage suggests this is not > desirable. > > Is there a better way to do things? > I just ran into this myself. I'm guessing the packages are built with a newer library. So I'm running sysupgrade again to see if they get installed. I'll repost if that indeed solves my issue. edgar
