[R] SOLVED: loading lme4 fails - "function 'cholmod_l_start' not provided by package 'Matrix'"

Thanks Thierry and the Prof, Removing the files and then reloading them seems to have done the trick. I don't understand why it worked, but it did. Megan Megan Davies Policy and Advice Officer, Statistician Scottish Natural Heritage 01463 725072 >>> "ONKELINX, Thierry

Re: [R] loading lme4 fails - "function 'cholmod_l_start' not providedby package 'Matrix'"

other attached packages: [1] Matrix_0.999375-20 lattice_0.17-20 loaded via a namespace (and not attached): [1] grid_2.8.1 tools_2.8.1 Megan Megan Davies Policy and Advice Officer, Statistician Scottish Natural Heritage 01463 725072 >>> Prof Brian Ripley 04-02-2009 11:13 >>>

Re: [R] loading lme4 fails - "function 'cholmod_l_start' not providedbypackage 'Matrix'"

Thanks again Prof, I downloaded the latest lme4 today. In the description file, it says, "Version: 0.999375-28". I've just checked this against the version available on CRAN and its the same. Megan Megan Davies Policy and Advice Officer, Statistician Scottish Natural Herita

[R] loading lme4 fails - "function 'cholmod_l_start' not provided by package 'Matrix'"

es and still got this message. The FAQ and archives suggested to check the R version requirements, but I'm already using the latest available version of R, 2.8.1. I'm using Windows XP Professional. Thanks for any help, Megan Davies Megan Davies Policy and Advice Officer, Statis