[aclug-L] C Library

[Wayne White <wwhite@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

After the meeting last week I resolved to upgrade to RH5.2 and 
kernel 2.2.2. After studying the situation I was able to upgrade
all of the software indicated in the changes file for 2.2.2.
All that is, except the C library. My system is running on libc6-2.0.7.so
and the changes file indicates libc6-2.0.7pre6 is required. I've 
downloaded the pre6 tarball and read though the install file. Man,
this stuff looks difficult. I don't understand most of the arguments.
How much difference is there between the .so and the pre6? Do I 
really need the newer version? Is upgrading the C library as daunting
as it appears?  I've got the system working pretty well now, am I 
likely to screw it up much trying to install the pre6? That's really 
my biggest fear. I don't mind two steps back for every three forward, 
but totalling this setup would blow me away.
What would anyone advise?

Thanks,

Wayne

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