[vlc] Re: vlc dependencies

[Michael S.Zick]

On Saturday 07 February 2004 09:02 pm, Vikram wrote:
> Hi folks,
>
> I am in a bit of a pickle, trying to figure out how to satisfy a dependency
> of videolan player 0.7.0-1.   I have downloaded and installed most of the
> requirements of the videolan player from their website
- - -
> #rpm -ivh glibc-common-2.3.2-4.80.8.i386.rpm
> error:
> failed dependencies:  glibc < 2.3.2 conflicts with
> glibc-common-2.3.2-4.80.8 #
>
The "glibc <" is referring to your system glibc - which everything on
your system depends - it is not wise to replace it.

>
> I dont have a clue how I should satisfy this dependency.  Is the conflict
> because my system already has a higher version of glibc?  Any suggestions
> or pointers?
>
Build VLC from source against your installed glibc - 
Don't try to replace your installed glibc.

> Thanks.
>
> Vikram

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