Re: Linux 7.1 dependency problems

On Tue, 2002-07-09 at 20:05, Lamar Owen wrote:
> On Monday 08 July 2002 09:46 pm, Ericson Smith wrote:
> > You will need to install the openssl library RPMS (including the devel
> > RPMS as well).
>
> Ok, whoa just a minute.
>
> Red Hat 7.1 includes a set of OpenSSL RPMS.  Due to potential binary
> compatibility difficulties between the version of OpenSSL distributed with
> Red Hat 7.1 and the current version of OpenSSL, upgrading from the one to the
> newer is NOT recommended.  It is possible for both to cooexist -- at least,
> they can on a Red Hat >7.1.  But upgrading (which removes the old OpenSSL)
> will BREAK packages that are already installed on the system.

Use the rpms from support/errata. They have the same version number as
the rpms that were installed with RH 7.1 but have been backpatched to
correct the current exploits (or at least the 7.2 ones have)

Cheers

Tony Grant
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