If the ldconfig command on FreeBSD reports a “Lost Dynamic Linker Configuration” error message, it means that the system’s dynamic linker configuration is broken or missing. This can be caused by a number of factors, such as incorrect permissions or a corrupted file system.
To fix this error, you can follow these steps:
- Check if the /var/run/ld-elf.so.hints file exists:
ls -l /var/run/ld-elf.so.hints
If the file does not exist, you can create it by running the following command:
touch /var/run/ld-elf.so.hints
- Make sure the file has the correct permissions:
chmod 644 /var/run/ld-elf.so.hints
- Rebuild the system’s dynamic linker configuration by running ldconfig with the -v option:
ldconfig -v
This will rebuild the system’s dynamic linker cache and update the /var/run/ld-elf.so.hints file.
- Verify that the error message is no longer displayed:
ldconfig -r | grep lost
This command should not return any results, indicating that the “Lost Dynamic Linker Configuration” error has been fixed.
Note that if the error persists, it may be a sign of a more serious problem with the system’s file system or hardware. In that case, it is recommended to investigate the issue further or seek assistance from a system administrator.