Re: [arch-general] Glibc 2.16.0-2 and /lib problem : the answer ;)

On 07/07/2012 05:27 PM, fredbezies wrote:

Well, Tom gave the answer. Boot on rescue-CD / rescue USB-key.

Remove /lib.

And create a symlink : ln -sf /usr/lib lib

I think there will be a lot of problem for a lot of users when glibc 2.16.0-x will be uploaded on core.

Well, I think I have to do this mistake. I *do* know that forcing wasn't a good idea :|

As I will need to do the update too, can someone explain briefly in this list what shoule be done to avoid such a situation? TY in advance.