Re: [SLUG] Dependencies?

[Terry Collins <terryc@xxxxxxxxxx>]

Ian Nicoll wrote:
> 
> Hi,
> 
> So far, every time I've tried to install software it has failed due to
> 'failed dependencies:'  The term seems obvious enough.  The program
> DEPENDS on certain OTHER programs to work. 

No, programmers make use of various libraries to run their program. 

1) try searching on google.com for the library, or

2) try using rpmfind.net (?) to search for an rpm that contains the
libraries you want, or

3) the debian equivalent search is????

> What is my problem?  Haven't
> I installed the 'full' version of the program or something?

I stand to be corrected, but unless it is a static version (all
libraries included), then probably not.
> 
> Getting frustrating.
> 
> Ian
> 
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