> So I decided I'd try to build an automated LFS using jhalfs and the Live > CD > (6.2-5). On Windows XP Pro. With VMWare 5.5. Without networking (which I
Recommendation:- coLinux. (http://www.colinux.org/) It's an implementation of the kernel running essentially as a Windows application, so doesn't need emulation as such, and AFAIK compilation speed is roughly the same as it would be under native Linux, of course barring XP's memory consumption. It also works; (and with 512 mb...I was using it before I got my ram upgrade) I'm currently up to chapter 6 in LFS 6.2 with it. Mind you, I wasn't using jhalfs as such. I started using it back when I had a USB DSL modem (which didn't work under Linux at the time) and still wanted to be able to build LFS. It has support for networking; it's hackish and not quite as elegant as what you'll get under VMWare, but again, it works. The disk images available are old, but the Fedora one is the most workable. AFAIK that version anywayz of Fedora doesn't have an equivalent of Debian's build-essential package, so you'll need to install a basic toolchain via yum. > OK, so I'm doing wacko stuff on wacko hardware with wacko software... I > realize that. ;-) I haven't googled a ton yet, I barely skimmed the > README; That does not need to be a problem. I know from my own experience that there are times when such improvisation is necessary, or even merely enjoyable. -- http://linuxfromscratch.org/mailman/listinfo/alfs-discuss FAQ: http://www.linuxfromscratch.org/faq/ Unsubscribe: See the above information page
