pthread compiler issues

[vizion at ixpres.com]

Twas said by " Kent Stewart" and my ignorance encourages me to join the
dialogue
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> You have a messed up installation. I don't have 5.3 but I am running
> 5.4-stable. You are trying to update things in a hap hazard manner.
> Stop what you are doing and develop a consistant environment.
Humph -- I built this machine with 5.3 about 2/3 weeks ago but I am
beginning to think that my first cvsup was not properly configured and I
messed up that way.
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> First of all, you need a current xorg installed. Don't bother with
> anything else until you can do a "portupgrade -fR xorg".
That is underway right now.

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> You pthread problem is very similar.

That one seems to have been solved with my upgrade of dri

> You have ports installed from
> different vintages. They changed the pthread technology around 5.2.1.
> When they did that, you could add a /etc/libmap.conf, or do it properly
> and recompile everything that uses threads. It is pay me now or pay me
> later.
How would I know what uses threads?
BTW
I am a fully paid up member of the "Do it properly" club but I have had to
make many contributions to the fine box when I have been caught out
breaking the rules!!

M0TAU is a UK call equivalent to US extra -- speak to you later

Thanks again

David

Thanks for your help




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> If you want to use mozilla, foxfire and etc, you need the
> linuxpluginwrapper port installed. It comes with a libmap.conf.They all
> work but are on the touchy side  :) .
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> What is a m0 call sign? I am ka7gkw.
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> I have ICQ and Yahoo messenger if you want to talk real time.
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> Kent
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David Southwell              Ham call sign M0TAU
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                       40 yrs navigating and computing in blue waters.
English Owner & Captain of British Registered 60' bluewater Ketch S/V
Taurus. Currently in San Diego, CA. Sailing May bound for Europe via
Panama Canal.