On Sat, 14 May 2005 17:22:15 -0700, Grant wrote:

> > Often times var stuff is changing, not necessarily crucial data.

/var contains important information about your installed packages for
portage.

> > I
> > would reboot & see if everything works.  If it does, your fine.  If
> > only certain programs fail, reinstall the programs.  If it fails to
> > boot etc. then you'll probably have to reinstall gentoo.
 
> Alright thanks guys.  I'm booted back up and running a browser so
> that's good.  I really shouldn't be working as root.

Try "emerge world --newuse -upvDt" to see if portage is broken.


-- 
Neil Bothwick

Q: How many accountants does it take to screw in a light bulb?
A: What kind of answer did you have in mind?

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