On Sat, 17 Dec 2005 21:49:16 -0600 Bruce Dubbs <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Chris Staub wrote: > > In the build instructions for Xorg and XFree86, it is recommended to > > compile the "lndir" program and use it to create a "shadow > > directory of symbolic links" where you will actually built the > > package. Why is this done? Why not just a separate build dir? I > > think the BLFS book should have more of an explanation for this. > > Its what the developers recommend. See the BUILD file: So, in fact, if we obey our own rules and say 'Always unpack a fresh copy of the source for each build': we don't need to do this. Still, I've never tried it, has anyone? R. -- http://linuxfromscratch.org/mailman/listinfo/blfs-dev FAQ: http://www.linuxfromscratch.org/blfs/faq.html Unsubscribe: See the above information page
