On Fri, May 29, 2020, 14:37 Frans de Boer <[email protected]> wrote: > On 29-05-2020 21:09, Flareon Zulu wrote: > > > > On Fri, May 29, 2020, 13:03 Frans de Boer <[email protected]> wrote: > >> On 29-05-2020 16:34, Xi Ruoyao wrote: >> >> On 2020-05-29 16:20 +0200, Pierre Labastie wrote: >> >> On Fri, 2020-05-29 at 15:45 +0200, Frans de Boer wrote: >> >> On 29-05-2020 14:33, Pierre Labastie wrote: >> >> On Fri, 2020-05-29 at 13:34 +0200, Frans de Boer wrote: >> >> On 28-05-2020 15:08, Pierre Labastie wrote: >> >> On Thu, 2020-05-28 at 14:16 +0200, Frans de Boer wrote: >> >> LS, >> >> Pierre has described a change "Add a symlink from >> /tools/share/locale >> to >> /usr/share/locale/locale-archive, ..." >> >> The code refers to .../lib/locale and /usr/lib/locale is not >> created >> in 6.5. >> >> >> Ooops: will fix this ASAP. >> >> Note that the target of a symlink needs not exist when the >> symlink >> is >> created. This one will be created (when building glibc) before >> it >> is >> used (for bison and man-db tests)... >> >> Pierre >> >> >> Ok, now adjust the text under the heading "Prupose of each link". >> >> >> It already has ../lib/.. What else do you want? I do not think the >> explanation about the non existing target of the link is needed. If >> we >> start explaining in details each unix command, the book will be >> triple >> in volume... >> >> >> Also, when is "/usr/lib/locale/locale-archive" created? It's not >> created >> in the glibc section. >> >> It is. See localedef(1). >> >> Pierre >> >> >> It's not what I want, but the text under the indicated heading is >> (still) not correct. Sorry, it seems that somethings where written in >> a >> hurry. >> >> And no, I don't need an explanation how link (ln) is working. The >> thing >> is that the "locale-archive" is NOT created. Have not seen it >> anywhere >> else also. The only thing that is created additionally is the text >> file >> "locale-alias". >> >> I already told you it _is_ created!!! Type "man localedef" and search >> "locale-archive"... >> >> For me, the text tells exactly what happens when building the book: >> - some programs built in chap 5 look for locale information in >> /tools/lib/locale/locale-archive >> - the locale information added after building glibc goes into >> /usr/lib/locale/locale-archive >> - the link allows those chap 5 programs to find locale information >> where it is. >> >> Maybe the text is too terse, so tell me what you'd like me to add. >> Maybe also, since I'm not an English native speaker, I have an error in >> syntax or word use. I'll be glad to fix it, but I need to be pointed to >> it. >> >> Maybe it should be "the symlink *will* allow those programs to use the >> locales, >> once they are installed in Chapter 6"? >> >> >> Regards >> >> Pierre >> >> >> Found it. Remember I could not find the locale-archive file? It is not >> created when one specifies the *outputpath* with a full path using >> slashes. In my scripts I specify the outputpath due to local needs. So, I >> now strip the '/locale-archive' from the link command. >> >> --- Frans >> -- >> http://lists.linuxfromscratch.org/listinfo/lfs-support >> FAQ: http://www.linuxfromscratch.org/blfs/faq.html >> Unsubscribe: See the above information page >> >> Do not top post on this list. >> >> A: Because it messes up the order in which people normally read text. >> Q: Why is top-posting such a bad thing? >> A: Top-posting. >> Q: What is the most annoying thing in e-mail? >> >> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Posting_style > > > And this required you to argue with one of the top developers on this > project? I personally think you should apologize, but that's on you. > > Flareon Zulu > >> >> > Sorry, but because it is top developer I should refrain from any comment? > In what world are you living? > > Frans > -- > http://lists.linuxfromscratch.org/listinfo/lfs-support > FAQ: http://www.linuxfromscratch.org/blfs/faq.html > Unsubscribe: See the above information page > > Do not top post on this list. > > A: Because it messes up the order in which people normally read text. > Q: Why is top-posting such a bad thing? > A: Top-posting. > Q: What is the most annoying thing in e-mail? > > http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Posting_style
The world of "be polite to everyone and don't start arguments." If you just want arguments, you are in the wrong field. Flareon > >
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