libstdc++.so.2.8 Where can I obtain this library for Ubuntu 9.04?

[Jay Daniels]

On Sat, 2009-07-25 at 15:14 -0700, Keith wrote:
> Does anyone know where I can obtain this package for Ubuntu?
> I need to build or run some older software on my box, but it requires
> this library. Thanks for any pointers or tips.
> 
> 
> error while loading shared libraries: libstdc++.so.2.8: cannot open
> shared object file: No such file or directory
> 
> 
> 

Have you tried a soft link to see if your program will use the installed
version?

sudo ln -s /usr/lib/libstdc++.so.5.0.7 /usr/lib/libstdc++.so.2.8
sudo ldconfig



jay d.
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