Yes, but (much) later in the build - ch6, not sure if it's related or not. Everything seems to compile as expected for the remainder of chapter 5, so maybe it's not a problem. The book implies that they should be there (ch 6.12.2).
----- Original Message ---- From: Chris Staub <[email protected]> To: [email protected] Sent: Mon, 2 November, 2009 2:50:10 PM Subject: Re: lfs 6.5 binutils On 11/01/2009 10:33 PM, Geoff Howell wrote: > Hi everyone > I'm new here, and first time trying to build a linux system. > I'm trying to build lfs6.5 on a debian lenny system inside a ViritualBox vm. > I'm following the book to the letter (copy/paste instructions rather than > typing by hand), and have not got beyond glibc in chapter 6. > My system meets or exceeds software requirements from version-check.sh. > First problem: binutils in ch5 - it compiles successfully, but when I check > what's installed I find no libopcodes or libbfd in /tools/lib (or anywhere > else for that matter). So, is this an issue (ie are these lib files required > or can I proceed without them?) > > Second problem: will bring it up after first problem is solved :) as it may > be related. > > I don't think that my host system has these libs either (but can't confirm > that right now as I'm at work). I've installed build-essential and linux > headers (2.6.26-2). > > After much searching I can't find any answer on this. Does anyone have any > idea why these libs are not installed? I can provide further information > later this evening when I'm at home. > > Thanks > Geoff > I don't know for sure whether they are supposed to be in /tools, but...is there a specific reason you're asking? Are you getting errors? -- http://linuxfromscratch.org/mailman/listinfo/lfs-support FAQ: http://www.linuxfromscratch.org/lfs/faq.html Unsubscribe: See the above information page -- http://linuxfromscratch.org/mailman/listinfo/lfs-support FAQ: http://www.linuxfromscratch.org/lfs/faq.html Unsubscribe: See the above information page
