Changeset 32489b5 for chapter01/how.xml

Timestamp:

03/23/2001 02:25:36 AM (23 years ago)

Author:

Gerard Beekmans <gerard@…>

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 is no need to have any kind of bootdisk. We will use an existing Linux
 system as the base (since we need a compiler, linker, text editor, and
-other tools).
+others tools).
 </para>
 
 <para>
-If Linux was not installed yet, it is not possible to put this
-book to use right away. I suggest to first install a Linux
-distribution. It really doesn't matter which one is installed. It also 
-doesn't need to be the latest version, though it shouldn't be too old. 
-If it is about a year old or newer it should do just fine. It will save 
-a lot of trouble if the normal system uses glibc-2.1 or newer. 
-Libc5 isn't supported by this book, though it isn't impossible to use a 
-libc5 system if there is no choice.
+After you have downloaded the necessary packages that make up an LFS
+system you will create a new Linux native parition where the LFS system
+will be installed onto.
+</para>
+
+<para>
+The next step, chapter 5, will be the installation of a number of
+packages that are statically linked and installed on the LFS partition.
+These packages form a basic development suite which will be used to
+install the actual system.
+</para>
+
+<para>
+Chapter 6 installs the actual base system. We use the chroot program to
+start a new shell who's root directory will be set to the LFS
+partition. This, in essence, is the same as rebooting and have the
+kernel mount the LFS partition as the root partition. The reason that
+we don't actually reboot, but instead chroot, is that this way you can
+still use your host system. While software is being installed you can
+simply switch to a different VC (Virtual Console) or X desktop and
+continue using your computer.
+</para>
+
+<para>
+When all the software is installed, chapter 7 will setup the boot
+scripts. Chapter 8 will setup the Linux bootloader and you can finally
+reboot your system into LFS. The last step, after rebooting, is
+setting up the networking tools and boot scripts. When you finish that
+last step you will have finished the book and your LFS system is ready
+for use.
+</para>
+
+<para>
+This is the process in a nutshell. Detailed information on the steps
+you are taking are provided in the chapters as you go through them. If
+something isn't completely clear yet, don't worry. It will become very
+clear shortly.
+</para>
+
+<para>
+Please read chapter 2 carefully as it explains a few important things
+you need to be aware of before you work your way through chapters 5 and
+above.
 </para>