>> >> I am new to LFS and am very interested in using a virtual machine (e.g >> virtual box vm). Is this something >documented in the book already. Does >> this mean it's doable? >> >> Thanks. >> >> > >Works fine. Building current SVN using VMWare 7 workstation on Windows >(using SLAX Live-CD as a host) as I type this (mainly to >test\experiment with instructions\hints for initramfs and systemd) > >Only caveats to be aware of are making sure your eventual kernel >configuration (and selected host distribution) support the VM drivers >used for disk and networking by your VM system. > >Steve Crosby >
I'm likewise using VirtualBox withouth trouble. Unlike Steve, I haven't compiled in anything in my kernel for the virtual machine..file systems or anything and no problems. Where I have seen issues is that just because you get it working in the VM doesn't mean it's going to work on your real hardware. These is where I find Kernel Selections, and When to use modules versus when not to a real art. Frankly it's smooth process when your expected devices work as you plan, and sometimes a very lengthly iterative trial and error process when they don't. You asked if its doable on a VM... I think you're getting a resounding YES (B^)> --Jason -- http://linuxfromscratch.org/mailman/listinfo/lfs-support FAQ: http://www.linuxfromscratch.org/lfs/faq.html Unsubscribe: See the above information page
