Hello there.... I have already invested some time and a new hardware into (B)LFS.
1. Purchased a new Lenovo laptop (I heard it was relatively compatible with Linux). 2. Installed Linux Mint (Olivia). 3. Partitioned the drive to have some free space for the final BLFS. 4. Partitioned 8GB USB flash for initial ground work. So far I have compiled binutils (pass 1), gcc (pass 1) and API Headers. Preparing for compiling glibc. The process is (in my case) tiresome, troublesome and long. It took me a week to get where I am without errors (finally). However, I believe, I will get better in time, and perhaps, if I do the whole process AGAIN, it will be quicker. My questions are as follows: Can I build BLFS system compatible with Debian and able to get and install dpkg packages? Can I build BLFS system on which I will be able to use GIMP, (Libre)Office, Stellarium? Can I build BLFS system able to run Windows programs (such as Age Of Empires) through WINE? Can I build BLFS system on which I will be able to program ALSA/audio application with c++ (using g++)? .... And in short, is Linux Mint/Ubuntu/Debian in any way superior to BLFS? Can I construct a fully functional BLFS equivalent of a modern Linux distribution? Is my construction of (B)LFS worth the effort? (and a considerable effort it is) It will be just enough for me to use XFCE. No need to go for fancy Gnome 3 / Unity / whatever.... Your personal opinions will be greatly appreciated. Mit freundlichen Grüßen / Best regards Robert Wolf C++ Programmer SYDAC Pty Ltd (A Knorr-Bremse Company) 153 Wakefield Street, Adelaide, South Australia, 5000, Australia Office: +61 8 8239 3600, Fax: +61 8 8239 3699 [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> http://www.knorr-bremse.com http://www.sydac.com.au<http://www.sydac.com.au/> This transmission is intended solely for the addressee and contains confidential information. If you are not the intended recipient, please immediately inform the sender and delete the message and any attachments from your system. Furthermore, please do not copy the message or disclose the contents to anyone unless agreed otherwise. To the extent permitted by law we shall in no way be liable for any damages, whatever their nature, arising out of transmission failures, viruses, external influence, delays and the like.
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