Re: why can't I update libg2c0 [was: Re: don't really need cpp-3.4, do I?]

["H.S." <hs.samix@gmail.com>]

David Witbrodt wrote:
> > hmm ... just took another look at the package descriptions. It seems 
> > that the problem is libg2c0. How come this still depends on an older 
> > version of gcc-3.4.6? I link some of my programs with some FORTRAN 
> > libraries and need libg2c0. So for now I have been keeping gcc-3.4 at 
> > its older version during every upgrade. So, what's the deal with libg2c0?
>
>   Looks like support for the old legacy compilers is reaching its end of 
> life:
>
> http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=473647
>
> You might consider transitioning to something newer, if possible.

Ah, right. I went over the bug report and I must say the original 
submitter has a valid point.

I am currently using this compiler to interface my C++ code with some 
FORTRAN libraries which I compile only occasionally. Looks like using 
gfortran for that might possible give problems or be noisy.

So, based no this, I am going to hold gcc-3.4.6 for now.

Thanks for the pointer, it cleared up my aptitude doubts perfectly.

->HS