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Crickett

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[SOLVED] FUBAR: Removed GNU C Library (glibc)

In my quest to ABS-build any new updates Pacman throws at me, I tried building new kernel-headers & glibc. When I tried installing my built kernel-headers, it complained about "pacman -U" not being supported yet, to used "-Rd" then "-U", & that it conflicted with the new glibc. So I "-Rd''d the existing kernel-header package & tried again, getting the same message. So I tried "-Rd"ing the existing glibc package: now I cannot execute any basic commands (ls, mv, pacman, etc.) though "cd" works. Is there a way to get glibc reinstalled (something like chroot-ing from a LiveCD?) to salvage my system or is a full reinstall my only option?

FYI, my system is a headless CLI server (no X) that I usually SSH into. I do have a monitor & keyboard that I can hook up for direct access.

Last edited by Crickett (2009-10-29 00:49:08)

Allan

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Re: [SOLVED] FUBAR: Removed GNU C Library (glibc)

boot from a live CD, mount your drive, "pacman -r /mnt/path -S glibc"

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Crickett

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Re: [SOLVED] FUBAR: Removed GNU C Library (glibc)

Thanks for the lightning-quick reply! That worked & now I know how to fix my Arch next time I 86 it! Thanks again!

Ghost1227

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Re: [SOLVED] FUBAR: Removed GNU C Library (glibc)

please mark this thread [solved]

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sand_man

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Re: [SOLVED] FUBAR: Removed GNU C Library (glibc)

"86" it?

I don't get it.

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Crickett

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Re: [SOLVED] FUBAR: Removed GNU C Library (glibc)

"86" it?

I don't get it.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/86_(number)#American_slang
I generally use it to mean "@!!# up", "sink", or "trash".

sand_man

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Re: [SOLVED] FUBAR: Removed GNU C Library (glibc)

Oh I see. It goes back to the prohibition days.
I've never heard that expression before. Thanks

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