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Old 11-30-2005, 08:47 AM   #1
syeronne
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check dependencies

Hi,

Given a file (executable, lib, header, ...) How can I check for dependencies ? In other words, how can I make sure that deleting this file is safe ?

I'm using Mandriva.

Thanks
 
Old 11-30-2005, 09:53 AM   #2
tuxrules
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Hi,
You can try
Code:
ldd filename
Code:
man ldd
for more info.

Tux,
 
  


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