diff --git a/content/tips_tricks.rst b/content/tips_tricks.rst index 0e4bef5..d935313 100644 --- a/content/tips_tricks.rst +++ b/content/tips_tricks.rst @@ -1,6 +1,19 @@ Tips, tricks and frequently asked questions =========================================== +I'm having problems when building a container (e.g. ``fakeroot``-errors) +------------------------------------------------------------------------ + +Sometimes when the host system and the guest container have operating systems +from different eras (e.g. Ubuntu 16.04 is really old), you might want to +use the +`pre-built Apptainer binaries `__. +These can be installed without any privileges. + +The reason for this errors is that a critical piece of software called GLIBC +might be too new in the host system. For more info, see the third point in +`Apptainer's fakeroot documentation `__. + Where should I install my software? -----------------------------------