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**rcrummett** · 09-06-2005

Hi -

I am trying to upgrade to the latest stable release of xfce and in the process have run into some troubles. Particularly, I am required to upgrade several packages, such as GTK+, which in turn require other upgraded packages, including glib. I have successfully installed glib 2.8.1 on my machine, but when I try to install the next dependent package, it finds the old version of glib (and requires the new version). I have tried looking for the old version using aptitude but can't find any package named glib. Am I missing something?

**lakerdonald** · 09-06-2005

Try:

Code:

apt-get upgrade package

Which should take care of the process for you.

**rcrummett** · 09-06-2005

I'm not sure what running this does, but I tried it and it didn't look like anything had changed. When I try to run the configuration script I am told to remove my old version of Glib, which I can't find anywhere.

**lakerdonald** · 09-06-2005

I was under the impression that you were installing XFCE via apt, but you mentioned a configuration script? So you're trying to compile XFCE from source then?

**rcrummett** · 09-06-2005

Yes. I am trying to upgrade to the latest version of xfce, which I believe is 4.2.2 and aptitude offers 4.0.5. So in the process I have had to upgrade gtk, glib, atk and pango. when I run the configure script for atk is where I am getting the error. I get some error telling me that pkg-config has detected glib 2.8.1 but 2.6.8 is found. I have successfully installed 2.8.1 but I can't seem to do anything with it until I remove 2.6.8, and I can't figure out how to do that. Using aptitude isn't helping; I don't see any package called 'glib' just by itself like that.

**Vergil83** · 09-06-2005

I would use http://www.os-works.com/view/debian/ if you want a newer version

**rcrummett** · 09-06-2005

What exactly would I be doing with this URL? I'm sorry, but I'm still a bit of a newbie who is willing to get his hands dirty provided there is plenty of soap and water afterwards.

Following the link gives me some instructions on updating my apt/sources file, is that what I want to do?

The instructions say something about the testing version of Sarge and I am using the stable version, will that make a difference?

And (the big question) will doing this allow me the option to upgrade to the latest release of xfce, the ultimate goal of all this? Thanks so much for all the help.

**Vergil83** · 09-06-2005

yes, you want to add a third party server to your /etc/sources.list. If you are using stable just change there examples (replace testing with stable). Just do what they say under Installation) and you should be fine.

yes, you will end up with the newest release of xfce.
here is a references that may help if you are confused
http://www.debian.org/doc/manuals/ap.../index.en.html

**rcrummett** · 09-07-2005

MUCH NICER! Thanks so much for the help.

**tuxxman** · 09-08-2005

explained here: tuxxman.blogspot.com, in the wm change section for clarity

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