Dan Nicholson wrote: >> I would recommend using a current distro and checking the hardware >> compatibility before starting the build, just so you know exactly what >> chipset drivers you need for the functionality you want before starting >> the build. > > That's a very helpful suggestion. Finding out what kernel modules are > in use can help a lot when trying to create a new kernel .config.
It is my standard practice with any system I get, put a current mainstream distro on and test the hardware. make the module lists and specific chipsets needed. makes doing an lfs/blfs build much simpler, I know what I need to get extra to make the system function. about 31 hours ago I had to run down 3 flights of stairs, to get a system that was being given to me. I know it's functional and all the hardware is supported, since the person who gave it to me had me install PCLinuxOS on it for him months ago. He only got rid of it to avoid the weight moving across the country. [ free Intel P4 is worth three flights of stairs ;) ] I'll hopefully have enough time to do a base lfs build on it next week. Jaqui -- http://linuxfromscratch.org/mailman/listinfo/blfs-support FAQ: http://www.linuxfromscratch.org/blfs/faq.html Unsubscribe: See the above information page
