Re: recompile iptables

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On Mon, Mar 09, 2026 at 12:52:04PM -0500, Randy McMurchy wrote:
> On 3/9/2026 12:28 PM, Bruce Dubbs ([email protected] via blfs-dev
> Mailing List) wrote:
> > On 3/9/26 12:13 PM, Thomas Seeling ([email protected] via blfs-dev
> > Mailing List) wrote:
> > > I compiled a newer version of iptables per the BLFS book and got
> > > some nasty error messages about loading the wrong version of a .so
> > > file when I tried to use the iptables command.
> > > 
> > > I realized (with some help ...) that the directory /usr/lib/xtables
> > > should be removed prior to compile iptables so that the linker does
> > > not pickup older version of modules.
> > > 
> > > I suggest this be added as a note to the iptables chapter.
> > 
> > Hmm.  I just built iptables-1.8.13 and did not have a problem on a
> > BLFS-13.0 system and did not have a problem.  But then I did not have an
> > earlier system.
> > 
> > I think what you are saying is that we need 'rm -rf /usr/lib/xtables'
> > sometime before the 'make install' instruction. Is that right?
> > 
> Sorry I haven't hit iptables yet, I'm away from home tending to a sick
> sister and injured wife. I'll have the sysV stuff ready soon, I'm just sort
> of busy right now playing nurse. I'm certain you folks understand my
> dilemma.

Hello Randy,

Family comes first. I hope your sister and wife get well soon.

Regards
Pierre

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