When I installed my current (debian-2.2r2) distribution, I think I
unconsciously chose a reduced version -- that is, with a smallish subset
of the files on the CD-rom. I may also have chosen a much too small set
of lib files. The problem: After downloading files from the net (just
about any files, any URLs), I cannot compile the programs. One issue -- I
I have libc-6.1.something, and most of the programs I've downloaded in the
past few months want a post-6.2 libc. However, many of my attempts to
compile end with error messages that mention a variety of other dependency
files which cannot be found by the make or build.
The question: Is it a good idea to reinstall, possibly with debian-2.2r3,
which I can easily get? And is reinstallation likely to cure my condition?
Thanks.
s.