On 10/14/2013 08:54 PM, William Harrington wrote: > On Oct 14, 2013, at 8:08 PM, Bruce Dubbs wrote: > >> ./configure --prefix=/tools >> make >> make install > Should probably also include this: > > echo '#define SYS_VIMRC_FILE "/tools/etc/vimrc"' >> src/feature.h It looks like I'd run that before I ran <./configure>. Am I correct? > There have been many threads in the past throughout the various LFS > versions even before 5.1.1 to add an editor in ch5, but the LFS devs > never found it useful, although I have, and others have, too. Some of > us do require an editor in ch6. Sed isn't that great, cat is okay with > more as a pager before less isbuilt. But when you have text like this: > "It is a good idea to visually inspect the specs file to verify the > intended change was actually made." when adjusting the toolchain, > it's much easier in a text editor. > Either way, users have a pager which can be used, not ideal if a need > to edit. > If someone wants a full set of tools to build a complete final system, > an editor is required, even if the build commands don't use it. But, > don't see an editor in ch5 any time soon. > Although, if you want to learn how to use sed and gawk, go for it! > Learn how to edit without an editor! Cause the LFS devs are hardcore!
I really got a kick out of reading this. As one who employs Package Users, an editor is almost better than a steak dinner. I've developed my own scripts for this system and it's a necessity. But this is personal and not generic. An editor is really not a whistle or a bell, and, as you point out, it's not necessary to produce a functional system. And this points the question to the purpose of LFS, and, I think, why the editors are "hardcore." I've seen them reject some really meaningful things over the years because what was requested would dilute the learning process of LFS. A process, which, by the way, I support 100%. My knowledge of linux type systems and my facility at the command line is all due to LFS. Yes, I could learn sed and gawk--the key word is learn. I'd like to, but haven't taken the time. Maybe "no editor" is a subtle way of pushing towards learning sed and gawk. That would be part of the LFS philosophy. I hope those hardcore editors don't see me as heretical, but I want my editor! So I'll build it with their help. :) Thanks for the command, William--and the enjoyment of your post. Dan -- http://linuxfromscratch.org/mailman/listinfo/lfs-support FAQ: http://www.linuxfromscratch.org/lfs/faq.html Unsubscribe: See the above information page
