Date: Tue, 16 Jul 2013 10:05:19 -0700 From: Charles Swiger <cswiger@mac.com> To: Walter Hurry <walterhurry@gmail.com> Cc: freebsd-questions@freebsd.org Subject: Re: Purpose of /usr/local/lib/compat/pkg? Message-ID: <186E6FB9-693F-40EA-BC93-5FE7457097FB@mac.com> In-Reply-To: <ks3u1u$tfe$1@ger.gmane.org> References: <ks3u1u$tfe$1@ger.gmane.org>
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Hi-- On Jul 16, 2013, at 9:57 AM, Walter Hurry <walterhurry@gmail.com> wrote: > What is the purpose of /usr/local/lib/compat/pkg? It holds old versions of shared libraries which were once used by = installed ports. > As far as I can see, in a properly organised system, all the shared = libraries > in there should be redundant. True, assuming you've recompiled all of your ports to use the latest = versions. However, if you ever have to roll something back, it will continue to = work if these old shared libs are available. > If this is correct, is there an easy way to clear them out, or should = I just rm? If you're low on space, sure, you can just rm them. Don't bother = otherwise... Regards, --=20 -Chuck
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