Re: Re: libtool assumes that "file" is in /usr/bin

[Vincent Lefevre]

On 2008-05-09 16:26:41 -0500, Bob Friesenhahn wrote:
> As far as I am aware, this is the first request we have seen to support 
> using a different 'file' program.  This suggests that it may be a unique 
> requirement.
>
> Is it difficult for you to update your chrooted environment so that  
> /usr/bin/file points (via a symbolic link) to the 'file' program you  
> want to use?

If I understand correctly, 'file' is used only to set up some
variables for ld, but the user can also set these variables
manually if need be, in case 'file' isn't found.

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