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  • From: 3aoo-cvfd AT dea.spamcon.org
  • To: baslinux AT lists.ibiblio.org
  • Subject: Re: [BL] Compiling newer programs with older libraries
  • Date: Tue, 30 Mar 2004 10:00:24 +1200

Matrix Mole wrote:
>
> Is it possible to compile the newer programs using the
> older libraries?

Sometimes. It depends on how fancy the program is and how
old the libraries are.

> or would I need to go out and download the most reason
> versions of the libraries and compiler before doing so?

Sometimes.

> Would the software download site mention if it required
> the latest libraries/compilerfor building the program?

Sometimes yes, but usually you find out the hard way (when
you try to compile it).

Cheers,
Steven




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