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From: Martin Krischik <krischik@users.sourceforge.net>
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Subject: Re: [gnuada, question] installations directory
Date: Mon, 02 Jan 2006 18:05:30 +0100
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Jeffrey Creem wrote:

> The biggest problem with these multiple compiler (and other future
> component) �versions are the shared libraries. They are a real pain and
> will inevitably lead to user confusion...

One more thing:

We should not forget the "future components" part. If you look at the
download page you will see quite a few of them.

1) Without a propper "rpm --upgrade" keeping such a system in sync might
quickly become difficult.

2) also the user might be tempted to mix and match - which will not work for
example with ASIS.

Martin
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