Bruce Dubbs wrote: > Jeremy Huntwork wrote: >> On 6/4/12 8:52 PM, Bruce Dubbs wrote: >>> "As stated earlier, the goal of LFS is to build a complete and >>> usable foundation-level system. This includes all packages needed >>> to replicate itself while providing a relatively minimal base >>> from which to customize a more complete system based on the >>> choices of the user. This does not mean that LFS is the smallest >>> system possible. Several important packages are included that are >>> not strictly required." >> I know what the book currently says. That doesn't mean I have to >> agree with it or even accept it. >> >> And anyway, I said already I'm not seriously suggesting this for >> the main book. If I want to experiment, I'll do it elsewhere. If >> someone else wants to experiment and then suggest LFS do this, >> that's their decision. > > OK. Your distro, your rules. :)
For the record, perl is also required for automake. Half of its installed files (or so) are perl modules, and /usr/bin/automake is a perl script.
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