I also had the same problem.. Worked on it a lot.. but not successful.. finally re-installed everything.
But some apps worked with MALLOC_CHECK set as: $ MALLOC_CHECK_=1 gedit & Paras. On 19 Dec 2005 03:00:03 -0800, Stuart <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I upgraded my debian etch several days ago, it seems that i got > problems starting these programs: gaim, amule, bluefish etc. > > the error shown in the terminal: > > $ amule & > Cheching if there is an instance already running... > *** glibc detected *** malloc(): memory corruption (fast): 0x0888ac38 > *** > > & bluefish & > *** glibc detected *** free(): invalid pointer: 0x08369080 *** > > and the gaim could be started, but after a while it will quit > automatically, the terminal shows the same as the bluefish : > *** glibc detected *** free(): invalid pointer: 0x083b6290 *** > > Could anyone tell me what the reason is? > Thank u > > Best Regard, > Stuart > > > -- > To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] > with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED] > >