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

[David Witbrodt <dawitbro@sbcglobal.net>]

> 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.


DW