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1. INTRODUCTION::
This collection of scripts, known as jhalfs-X, strives to create
accurate makefiles from the Linux From Scratch book series XML files.
This software is an evolution of the original "jhalfs" code.
The usage of this script assumes you have read and are familiar with
the book(s) and, therefore, the configuration variables found in config
files will have meaning to you. There are a number of command line switches
which, if used, will override the config file settings.
NOTES::
*. The resulting Makefile takes considerable time to run to completion.
Lay in a supply of caffeine beverages.
*. It is recommended that you temporarily unpack your linux kernel,
run <make menuconfig>, configure the kernal as per the book and save
the resulting .config file. This suggestion also applies to the
configuration of the uClibc package when building a HLFS system using
uClibc rather than glibc.
2. INSTALLATION::
No installation is required. System-wide installation is not allowed
for now.
3. CONFIGURATION FILES::
Each book in the LFS series has its own set of configurable parameters
as well as the common parameters file.
4. RUNNING::
The script master.sh cannot be invoked directly but only via the
supplied symlinks. After editing the config file for the project you wish
to build, run the script.
The term <symlink> refers to the 1 of 4 package symlinks, lfs,hlfs,clfs,blfs.
Replace <symlink> with your choice of packages; i.e.: ./lfs
./<symlink>
Create a makefile based on the settings found in the config files.
You must enter the build partition/jhalfs directory and manually run <make>
./<symlink> -G
Download the packages and patches necessary to build <symlink>
./<symlink> -G -M
Download the packages, create and automatically run the Makefile
./<symlink> --help will give you a context sensitive list of command
line switches.
5. LAYOUT::
blfs --+ /BLFS config ---+ /common/config
| master.sh -+ /common_functions
| xxxx.xsl -+ /makefile_functions
| /func_check_versions.sh
clfs --+ /CLFS config ---+ /func_validate_configs.sh
| master.sh -+
| xxxx.xsl -+
|
+--------------------- master.sh --------------->>>
+--README
|
hlfs --+ /HLFS config ---+
| master.sh -+
| xxxx.xsl -+
|
lfs --+ /LFS config ---+
master.sh -+
xxxx.xsl -+
6. FAQ::
Q. "It doesn't work"
A. Yes it does..
Q. "What is the function of the SRC_ARCHIVE variable
A. When then symlinked master.sh runs it creates a local copy of the
necessary packages in BUILDDIR/sources by downloading the files. If
the variable SRC_ARCHIVE is defined the software will first look in
this location for the file and, if found, will copy it to BUILDDIR/sources.
If the files are not found in SRC_ARCHIVE _and_ you have write priv to
the directory any downloaded files will be mirrored there.
Q. "Why have 2 copies of the files."
A. The package files must be visible during the chroot phase and this is a
simple and reliable method of doing so. This method also handles the CLFS
build method where the final build may be done on a separate machine.
Authors:
George Boudreau
Manuel Canales Esparcia
Jeremy Huntwork