glibc 2.7 on CentOS 5.5?

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I'm trying to run a program that requires glibc 2.7, but I'm running it on CentOS 5.5. Is there any way to do this? I can't upgrade to CentOS 6.

You're going to have to upgrade or see if the program can be compiled against the older glibc in CentOS 5 — ewwhite, Mar 22 '12 at 01:23

score 9 · Accepted Answer · answered Mar 22 '12 at 01:16

Hmm. glibc 2.5 is a dependency on pretty much everything in CentOS5. If you change it to glibc 2.7, your box will explode.

Here's some discussion over in the CentOS forums:

https://www.centos.org/modules/newbb/viewtopic.php?topic_id=28345&forum=41

https://www.centos.org/modules/newbb/viewtopic.php?viewmode=flat&topic_id=27133&forum=38

Tim Brigham · Answer 2 · 2012-03-22T02:16:09.660

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I ran into this issue a couple times, most recently while back using Snort. Attempting to upgrade to 2.7 will.definately blow up yourto box. I rendered my test system unbootable when I tried this previously. Your best bet is to upgrade if at all possible. Failing that many applications can be recompiled against glib 2.6. If you have to deal with a no install from source on your production infrastructure take a look at how to build RPMs. A lot of products either include a spec file or there is one publically available.

edited Mar 22 '12 at 02:16

answered Mar 22 '12 at 01:54

Tim Brigham

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Did you have a problem with your keyboard when writing the first part? – CommunistPancake Mar 22 '12 at 02:03
New mobile phone. Autocorrect needs some adjustment. – Tim Brigham Mar 22 '12 at 02:13

glibc 2.7 on CentOS 5.5?

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