> -----Original Message-----> 
> If you run fix_libtool_files.sh, it modifies a number of .la files. As
a

Indeed I used it.

> result, these files are removed when their parent package is unmerged
> because their checksums no longer match the package's CONTENTS file.
This
> isn't an issue if you have upgraded the package and it has overwritten
> the .la files with new versions, but when they move to a different
> location, or if you remove the package altogether, that are left lying
> around.
> 
> As you have determined the files no longer belong to a package, it is
> quite safe to remove them.
> 

Yes I am going around with a fine tooth comb and fixing things. Still a
bit confused with virtual packages... Anyway I am getting out of the
woods as this upgrade seems to be working. 

Thanks,

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> 
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> Neil Bothwick
> 
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