[Bio-Linux] RedCarpet update issues fglrx and freetype2.

[Dr Dan Swan]

If you have updated your machine via RedCarpet recently you may have
seen an error:  

"XFree86-ligb-4.2.1-13.73.3 conflicts fglrx-glc22-4.2.0-2.5.1" 

then take the following action as :

sudo rpm -e fglrx-glc22-4.2.0-2.5.1

You should then be able to apply the XFree86 updates.

You will probably now get an error (if you are saying all updates and
not just the XFree86 ones):

"unmet dependecies.  nautilus-1.0.6-16.ximian.16 conflicts with
freetype2"

Freetype2 is an essential dependency for GD, which is an essential
dependency for some features of Bioperl.  As this is extremely tricky to
configure do not apply the updates - a fix is being investigated.  We
will inform the list and update the FAQ when a fix is available.

Please note that all fixes posted to the list will also be added to the
User FAQ at http://envgen.nox.ac.uk/envgen/software/archives/000337.html

Also note that if you find a bug/issue with Bio-Linux you can report it
to the helpdesk (helpdesk at envgen.nox.ac.uk), but cc'ing it via the
Bio-Linux list will allow others to come forward if they have also had
the same issue, or have fixed the issue already.

regards,

Dan

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