Linux From Scratch 7.4 RC1 發布

Linux From Scratch項目簡稱LFS，它提供必要的步驟，幫你一步一步地創建自己定制的Linux系統。關于為什么有人希望安裝一套LFS系統，我們可以給出很多的理由。人們問得最多的問題是，既然可以下載到一份成型的套件比如Debian或者Red Hat，為什么還要去爭論從頭開始手工安裝一份Linux系統呢？這是一個很合理的問題，我將問答你。LFS存在的最重要的原因就是教給人們一個Linux系統其內部是如何工作的。自己創建一份LFS系統將讓你了解到Linux工作的每個細節，以及它們是如何彼此依賴和協同工作的。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 that the first release candidate for Linux From Scratch ( LFS) 7.4 is available for testing. Linux From Scratch is a project that provides you with step-by-step instructions for building your own customized Linux system entirely from source. From the release announcement:
" The Linux From Scratch community is pleased to announce the release of LFS Version 7.4-rc1. This is the first release candidate on the road to LFS-7.4. It is a major release with toolchain updates to binutils, glibc, and gcc. In total, 32 packages were updated from LFS-7.3 and changes to bootscripts and text have been made throughout the book. We encourage all users to read through this release of the book and test the instructions so that we can make the final release as good as possible. Please direct any comments about this release to the LFS development team. "
As usual, the Linux From Scratch book is available for online viewing and for download. The LFS project primarily serves as an educational exercise for those who are interested in the nuts and bolts of a Linux system.