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#1 2012-09-17 12:17:51
- Tectu
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replace with gcc-multilib
Morning Folks,
My arch linux system runs very very well. Now I would like to use eagle, a CAD software to design circuit boards (PCBs).
Eagle is available in the AUR: https://aur.archlinux.org/packages.php?ID=15941
The last time (a year or two ago) I messed up my entire system by installing that package. Installing eagle from the AUR requires to install gcc-multilib, which somehow replaces the current, existing gcc.
Is it safe to do that, or was I doing something wrong? I really really need my toolchain running like it does now.
~ Tectu
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#2 2012-09-17 12:23:18
- graysky
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Re: replace with gcc-multilib
Try it in a VM first if you're concerned. Replacing w/ multilib shouldn't be a problem. I did it a while ago.
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#3 2012-09-17 12:25:08
- Tectu
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Re: replace with gcc-multilib
As far as I know, multilib is just "the same gcc" but with it you cannot only build x86_64 code, but also 32-bit code, right?
After installing gcc-multilib, I'll be still able to call $ gcc and build some 64-bit code like now? I ask because I work with cross compiling, and I don't want to mess things up again 
~ Tectu
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