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Subject: Re: mozilla vs. nspr
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> > Sorry, I'm afraid, we misunderstand each other. Currently, the
> > installed mozilla uses the lib/libnspr4.so -- from devel/nspr,
> > and not lib/mozilla/libnspr4.so from www/mozilla. What's the need
> > to even build the different nspr inside www/mozilla? And if it is
> > somehow needed during build, what's the need to install it?

> Mozilla uses its internal nspr.  The dependency in the Makefile hasn't
> been needed for some time, and can be removed when the freeze lifts.


Thank you, this bogus dependency is the breakage, that confused me :-)

However, can't the devel/nspr be brought up to date instead? Having each
port install its own seems wrong and will lead to the "DLL hell" often
found on Microsoft systems...

Yours,

	-mi