On Tue, 16 Jul 2013 10:05:19 -0700, Charles Swiger wrote: > Hi-- > > On Jul 16, 2013, at 9:57 AM, Walter Hurry <walterhu...@gmail.com> wrote: >> What is the purpose of /usr/local/lib/compat/pkg? > > It holds old versions of shared libraries which were once used by > installed ports. > >> As far as I can see, in a properly organised system, all the shared >> libraries in there should be redundant. > > True, assuming you've recompiled all of your ports to use the latest > versions. However, if you ever have to roll something back, it will > continue to work if these old shared libs are available. > >> If this is correct, is there an easy way to clear them out, or should I >> just rm? > > If you're low on space, sure, you can just rm them. Don't bother > otherwise... > Thanks. No, I'm not desperately low on space; I just like to keep things tidy.
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