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Old 11-10-2022, 07:49 AM   #1
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why the upgrade for libfprint when I don't have it or want it? linux mint 20.3 cinnamon.
 
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most probably for security related resasons. But you can read the changelog to understand it better.
 
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why the upgrade for libfprint when I don't have it or want it? linux mint 20.3 cinnamon.
Maybe, I'll look into it more.
 
  


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