SuSE Linux 6.4: Midnight Commander (MC) aborts with "segmentation fault"

Support knowledgebase (mkrapp_mc_6.4-e)
Applies to

SuSE Linux: Version 6.4
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Symptom:

After an update to SuSE Linux 6.4 the Midnight Commander (MC) crashes on the console, but works under X (e.g. KDE).

Cause:

The package "ncurses" is not properly updated.

Solution:

Log in as root and insert the first SuSE Linux 6.4 CD.
Mount the CD with:

	mount /cdrom
Reinstall the "ncurses" package with:

	rpm -Uhv --force /cdrom/suse/a1/ncurses.rpm
Unmount the CD:

	umount /cdrom
After the next login the MC will work.

Keywords: MIDNIGHT, COMMANDER, MC, SEGMENTATION, FAULT, NCURSES, UPDATE, 6.4

Categories: Applications

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