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

[Arno Gaboury]

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.