On Sat, Apr 08, 2006 at 07:31:21AM -0700, Redefined Horizons wrote: > Thanks for the response Kevin. I appreciate you taking the time to answer my > question. > > I was afraid that Apt was going to remove the packages because of a > dependency. I figured libc6 and glib were important libraries, as Apt said > it was going to remove 145 packages if I installed the new versions. > > Is there a way to run multiple versions of the same package? Can I install > the newer versions of libc6 and libglib for Mono, while maintaining the > older versions for my currently installed software? > > Or have I just encountered the Linux version of DLL hell? :] > > Scott > > Hi R.H., the only way I am aware is to have 2 systems setup with different version of libc6. This can be done with: the 'dual boot' method for 2 version of linux on different partitions or using a 'chroot' method. I think the chroot menthod is easier. The 'Chroot' method is used for running 32bit apps in a 64bit OS, as an example. cheers, Kev -- | .''`. == Debian GNU/Linux == | my web site: | | : :' : The Universal | debian.home.pipeline.com | | `. `' Operating System | go to counter.li.org and | | `- http://www.debian.org/ | be counted! #238656 | | my keysever: pgp.mit.edu | my NPO: cfsg.org |
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