[arch-general] util-linux pacman error, file conflicts (safe to force?)

[Mateusz Loskot]

On 9 July 2012 16:49, David C. Rankin <drankinatty at suddenlinkmail.com> wrote:
> Tom, All,
>
>   I ran into the following error regarding util-linux upgrade. I've looked
> in the forum and the website, but nothing specific to it. The error is:
>
> (72/72) checking for file conflicts
> [###########################################] 100%
> error: failed to commit transaction (conflicting files)
> util-linux: /bin/login exists in filesystem

> [...]

Check the ArchLinux ARM forum:

http://archlinuxarm.org/forum/viewtopic.php?t=3036&p=18467

where filesystem upgrade is suggested:

pacman -Syuf

But, I'd wait until someone confirms it is the right way to go.

Best regards,
-- 
Mateusz Loskot, http://mateusz.loskot.net