On 6/9/06, Lorenzo La Spada <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
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> Hi all,
>
> I'm trying to replace xfree86 to use xorg on my ibook.
> I typed "fink install xorg", then I had the following message:
>
> WARNING: if you compile X11 applications against this X.org release,
> you will *not* be able to run them if you decide to revert to Apple's
> X11 provided with the OS.
>
> You have an existing X11 installation in /usr/X11R6 and/or /etc/X11.
> This package refuses to overwrite these. Remove them, then tell Fink to
> install xfree86 again. (The package won't be recompiled.) If you want
> to keep your X11 installation, please see the FAQ entry at
> http://fink.sourceforge.net/faq/usage-packages.php#apple-x11-wants-
> xfree86
> for more information on how to configure your system.
>
> I tryed removing both files x11 and x11r6 before installing xorg but
> it doesn't work.
>
> I don't understand why I should remove something to "install xfree86
> again" as said in the message.
>

The message dates from before the xorg packages existed.  And,
unfortunately, it's not exactly correct for what to do when you have a
Fink-installed xfree86 package.

> I do I change xfree86 for xorg?

sudo dpkg -r --force-depends xfree86 xfree86-shlibs
fink install xorg

I'm kind of surprised that you need to do this, though--I thought
Fink's xorg replaced  its xfree86 cleanly.

-- 
Alexander K. Hansen
Fink Documenter (still)


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