On Sat, Jan 9, 2010 at 9:03 AM, Mikie <[email protected]> wrote: > I'm one that stands on the same side of the fence as Bruce (and every > other contributor to this thread, I believe) in that the focus of the > book is meant to be educational, and a minimum knowledge of Linux/Unix > is expected. Total newbies need not apply. :-) > > > [K. Mike Bradley] Agreed > > If you don't fit that description, then LFS is not for you. I've sat > silent listening to this thread and have come to the conclusion that > you do not understand the concept of LFS, hence your disappointment > in its ability to "reach people". Hey, we just agree to disagree on the > purpose and intent of the book! No big deal! > > [K. Mike Bradley] I am not a newbie to Linux ... just a newbie to > building Linux > > LFS is not meant as something people "use" for everyday use (though it > can be used that way). LFS is a learning tool that also builds a > helluva good operating system. Take advantage of the purpose of the > project, you'll be glad you did. > > > [K. Mike Bradley] I have built LFS twice successfully. > I don't think I learned a damned thing each time. > It's just rot stuff ... do this ... do that. > > I am a professional trainer and I know how to teach better than most > trainers. > LFS fails to teach. > > Part of the reason it does is because it is too overwhelming to the > average crowd of Linux users. > Too much time is wasted in fixing the host and getting thru CH 5 to get > an independent tool chain. > > I stand by my statement that having a simpler book (maybe in addition to > the existing) which provides a LiveCD would be better for those new to > building Linux. > We need to see how the operating system goes together first before we > get into more complex tasks such as building an independent tool chain. > > I have found some articles which will help me understand the components > of Linux and how to make them. > I am abandoning LFS for now. > > QED. > -- > http://linuxfromscratch.org/mailman/listinfo/lfs-support > FAQ: http://www.linuxfromscratch.org/lfs/faq.html > Unsubscribe: See the above information page > Something about his tone makes me not terribly distraught at his abandonement. Mike, I wish you all the luck in finding a easy button in linux, or whatever it is you're looking for mate.
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