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Subject: Purpose of /usr/local/lib/compat/pkg?
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What is the purpose of /usr/local/lib/compat/pkg? As far as I can see, in 
a properly organised system, all the shared libraries in there should be 
redundant.

If this is correct, is there an easy way to clear them out, or should I 
just rm?