How to update Glibc

Add-Ons
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Is there a way to update glibc without updating IPfire Core?

I noticed some addons are complaining about wrong Glibc version.

iperf -c 192.168.1.125 -d
iperf: /lib/libc.so.6: version `GLIBC_2.38’ not found (required by iperf)

Core180 announcement included updates to "glibc 2.38, GCC 13.2.0 & binutils 2.41. "

I am just not comfortable updating core and rebooting right now…

I think I saw the same error with apcupsd

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No, please update to the latest version.

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Is the reboot after updating really necessary?

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If the reboot message is present then yes it is required.

This is definitely required if a new kernel is installed. If you don’t reboot after installing a new kernel then the system stays running with the old kernel.

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I am really happy you convinced me to upgrade to 182. just in time before 183 came out.

I was worried but after reboot all went well.
Not looking for an update anytime soon