Now that LFS-7.0 is almost released, it's time to dig into BLFS. I intend to start updating it, probably starting today.
My approach will be to expand my LFS-7 system with BLFS starting with those tools I need most. These will generally be non-graphical programs, utilities, and libraries. For instance, the first thing that I need is ssh, so I will follow the dependencies and build bc, openssl, and then openssh. In doing this I'll check for the latest packages and update patches and dependencies as I go, but I will not be building all the optional dependencies (e.g. MIT Kerberos or Heimdal). Also needed are updates to boot scripts to make them compatible with LFS-7. I intend to put off xorg, kde, and gnome to the last. I note that some packages do not need to be updated. For instance, bc-1.06 (Nov 2000) is still current. Although I really don't want to add any new packages right now, I'll add those that are needed due to updating other packages. If there are any suggestions or pressing needs, I can change the order that I review packages. Please let me know if you need something soon. Also, if you would like to participate, and help update the book, that would be appreciated a lot. -- Bruce -- http://linuxfromscratch.org/mailman/listinfo/blfs-dev FAQ: http://www.linuxfromscratch.org/blfs/faq.html Unsubscribe: See the above information page
