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On Thu, 12 Nov 2009 16:58:15 +0200, Alan McKinnon wrote: |
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> Almost invariably it's an automagic dependency where the offending |
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> package is not in DEPEND. If you have been through the cycle at least |
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> once, it is safe to delete /var/lib/portage/preserved_libs_registry and |
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> continue on your way. |
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Won't that leave orphaned libraries hanging around since they aren't |
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removed until emerges complete successfully? I've seen this behaviour |
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before, where the list gets shorter each time and let it run its course. |
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It may take longer, but you know it's safe. |
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Neil Bothwick |
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"It compiled? The first screen came up? Ship it!" -- Bill Gates |
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