Linux From
Scratch项目简称LFS,它提供必要的步骤,帮你一步一步地创建自己定制的Linux系统。关于为什么有人希望安装一套LFS系统,我们可以给出很
多的理由。人们问得最多的问题是,既然可以下载到一份成型的套件比如Debian或者Red
Hat,为什么还要去争论从头开始手工安装一份Linux系统呢?这是一个很合理的问题,我将问答你。LFS存在的最重要的原因就是教给人们一个
Linux系统其内部是如何工作的。自己创建一份LFS系统将让你了解到Linux工作的每个细节,以及它们是如何彼此依赖和协同工作的。最重要的在于,
你可以按自己的喜好和需求定制它。 Bruce Dubbs has announced the release of Linux From Scratch 6.7, a free book that teaches how to build a base Linux operating system from scratch - either from an existing Linux installation or from a live CD: "I'm pleased to announce the release of Linux From Scratch (LFS) version 6.7. This release includes numerous changes to LFS 6.6 (including updates to Linux kernel 2.6.35.4, GCC 4.5.1, glibc 2.12.1) and security fixes. It also includes editorial work on the explanatory material throughout the book, improving both the clarity and accuracy of the text." Other major changes include update to GRUB 1.98, make 3.82, Perl 5.12.1, udev 161 and various small patches to fix compilation errors. See the brief release announcement and refer to the full changelog for a complete list of changes. The 303-page Linux From Scratch 6.7 book is available for free download in HTML, XML and PDF formats. |