Ralph Porter wrote: > > I just finished LFS, so, now what next? > > I think I want KDE and firefox next. But what should really come > next? I'm using this as learning tool, so working in command mode > seems to lengthen that process. > > On the subject of package managers. Do I want to go there now, later > or what? >
What comes next depends on your requirements. You'll have to pick a path and follow the dependencies. Tough advice I know, but that is the way the distros have to do it too. I take it this is your first build. I generally pick logical stop points, and make those the individual goals. Personally, I start with a text based browser (links) and GPM (console mouse software) so that you can copy and paste commands (add a dhcp client if you cannot configure a static IP). Next is X, then the Firefox stack, then all of Gnome...etc. As far as a PM, FBBG (Folow Book, Book Good) is an old term around here, but definitely has it merits. You definitely do not want a package manager yet as it makes things insanely more difficult. After you get a good feel for BLFS, although technically too late, you can then introduce a PM (so that you know where to look, and more importantly, how to troubleshoot _when_ it fouls up). LFS-7.0 will add some bits for PM from the get go, however, the recommendation I think, will still be to build without a PM for the first time. Good luck and have fun. -- DJ Lucas -- http://linuxfromscratch.org/mailman/listinfo/lfs-support FAQ: http://www.linuxfromscratch.org/lfs/faq.html Unsubscribe: See the above information page
