libstdc++5 is used in some printer drivers as posted here: http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=1282957
Also, Perfect World, a closed source program requires libstdc++5 and is only 32-bit. All my Ubuntu systems are 64-bit. ** Tags added: karmic ** Summary changed: - libstdc++5 breaks non-ubuntu applications + libstdc++5 removal breaks non-ubuntu applications -- libstdc++5 removal breaks non-ubuntu applications https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/431091 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs