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# 2.1. Why?

Yes, that's a good question. Why would you need to install a new glibc? Well, there are several reasons:

- you are a developer and you need the new functions of the library

- you wanted to compile a new program that needs the new library

- you like the thrill of errors and bugs in new versions ;-)

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