problem with make.conf

scrat · n00b Joined: 04 Jul 2002 Posts: 1

Hello there!!
I want to install gqmpeg without gnome-libs, but I can't seem to get it right..
In /etc/make.conf I set USE="-gnome -gnome-libs" but when I say
emerge --pretend gqmpeg
then emerge wants to install gnome-libs too.. what am I doing wrong??

ZagiFlyer · Posted: Wed Jul 03, 2002 6:02 pm Post subject: Re: problem with make.conf

pjp · Administrator Joined: 16 Apr 2002 Posts: 20067

Just a guess, but gqmpeg was built using the Gnome libraries. If that is true,
you may not be able to install it without the libraries.
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kipper · Tux's lil' helper Joined: 20 Apr 2002 Posts: 112

If gnome is a required dependent of the package, it will be installed no matter you put in your USE statement. Check the portage documentation for more details.

cheers,
kipper

pjp · Administrator Joined: 16 Apr 2002 Posts: 20067

OK, just to explain so you understand the difference. Lets say I write a clock program.
I may choose to add Gnome support in my program, but not build it with Gnome libraries.
If you have -gnome in your USE variable, then gnome support would not be included if
you emerged my clock program.
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