- Issued:
- 2004-09-02
- Updated:
- 2004-09-02
RHBA-2004:410 - Bug Fix Advisory
Synopsis
Updated fontconfig packages
Type/Severity
Bug Fix Advisory
Topic
Updated fontconfig packages that fix conflicts when installed in
multi-architecture scenarios are now available.
Description
The fontconfig library maintains the font catalog used by desktop applications.
These updated fontconfig packages fix a file conflict when installed in a
multi-architecture environment and a possible failure message during
initial install.
All users of fontconfig should upgrade to these updated packages, which
resolve this issue.
Solution
Before applying this update, make sure that all previously-released
errata relevant to your system have been applied. Use Red Hat
Network to download and update your packages. To launch the Red Hat
Update Agent, use the following command:
up2date
For information on how to install packages manually, refer to the
following Web page for the System Administration or Customization
guide specific to your system:
Affected Products
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server 3 x86_64
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server 3 ia64
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server 3 i386
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation 3 x86_64
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation 3 ia64
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation 3 i386
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop 3 x86_64
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop 3 i386
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux for IBM z Systems 3 s390x
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux for IBM z Systems 3 s390
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux for Power, big endian 3 ppc
Fixes
- BZ - 109592 - fontconfig package should require newer freetype
- BZ - 118182 - /etc/fonts/fonts.conf multi-arch install conflict
- BZ - 120915 - Disable hinting for font MuktiNarrow
CVEs
(none)
References
(none)
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