> 
> > 
> > 	I tried using older, pre-off_t strip and ar binaries after
> > setting up a link to libc.so.4.0, but they have the same problem, even
> 
> A link to what?  The reason the major number changes is becuase the 
> library is totaly incompatible with other versions.

OK, fine.  I didn't do anything with links.

I waved my hands mystically and made the old library available to the
old programs, while simultaneously making the new library available
to the new programs.

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