diff --git a/chapter09/chapter09.xml b/chapter09/chapter09.xml index 51f0ba6eb..6de50a3d3 100644 --- a/chapter09/chapter09.xml +++ b/chapter09/chapter09.xml @@ -1,16 +1,19 @@ - %general-entities; ]> - - -The End - - - - - + + + + + The End + + + + + diff --git a/chapter09/getcounted.xml b/chapter09/getcounted.xml index df48e09ba..fbcda8a50 100644 --- a/chapter09/getcounted.xml +++ b/chapter09/getcounted.xml @@ -1,18 +1,20 @@ - %general-entities; ]> + -Get Counted - + -Now that you have finished the book, do you want to be counted -as an LFS user? Head over to and register as an LFS user -by entering your name and the first LFS version you have used. + Get Counted -Let's reboot into LFS now. + Now that you have finished the book, do you want to be counted as an + LFS user? Head over to and + register as an LFS user by entering your name and the first LFS version you + have used. + + Let's reboot into LFS now. - diff --git a/chapter09/reboot.xml b/chapter09/reboot.xml index 05d5bcb38..2011c4bba 100644 --- a/chapter09/reboot.xml +++ b/chapter09/reboot.xml @@ -1,60 +1,62 @@ - %general-entities; ]> + -Rebooting the System - + -Now that all of the software has been installed, it is time to reboot -your computer. However, you should be aware of a few things. The system you -have created in this book is quite minimal, and most likely will not have -the functionality you would need to be able to continue forward. By installing -a few extra packages from the BLFS book while still in our current chroot -environment, you can leave yourself in a much better position to continue on -once you reboot into your new LFS installation. Installing a text mode web -browser, such as Lynx, you can easily view the BLFS book in one virtual -terminal, while building packages in another. The GPM package will also allow -you to perform copy/paste actions in your virtual terminals. Lastly, if you -are in a situation where static IP configuration does not meet your networking -requirements, installing packages such as Dhcpcd or PPP at this point might -also be useful. + Rebooting the System + + Now that all of the software has been installed, it is time to reboot + your computer. However, you should be aware of a few things. The system you + have created in this book is quite minimal, and most likely will not have + the functionality you would need to be able to continue forward. By installing + a few extra packages from the BLFS book while still in our current chroot + environment, you can leave yourself in a much better position to continue on + once you reboot into your new LFS installation. Installing a text mode web + browser, such as Lynx, you can easily view the BLFS book in one virtual + terminal, while building packages in another. The GPM package will also allow + you to perform copy/paste actions in your virtual terminals. Lastly, if you + are in a situation where static IP configuration does not meet your networking + requirements, installing packages such as Dhcpcd or PPP at this point might + also be useful. -Now that we have said that, lets move on to booting our shiny new LFS -installation for the first time! First exit from the chroot environment: + Now that we have said that, lets move on to booting our shiny new LFS + installation for the first time! First exit from the chroot environment: logout -Then unmount the virtual files systems: + Then unmount the virtual files systems: umount -v $LFS/dev/pts umount -v $LFS/dev/shm umount -v $LFS/dev umount -v $LFS/proc -umount -v $LFS/sys +umount -v $LFS/sys -Unmount the LFS file system itself: + Unmount the LFS file system itself: umount -v $LFS -If multiple partitions were created, unmount the other -partitions before unmounting the main one, like this: + If multiple partitions were created, unmount the other + partitions before unmounting the main one, like this: umount -v $LFS/usr umount -v $LFS/home umount -v $LFS -Now, reboot the system with: + Now, reboot the system with: shutdown -r now -Assuming the GRUB boot loader was set up as outlined earlier, the menu -is set to boot LFS &version; automatically. + Assuming the GRUB boot loader was set up as outlined earlier, the menu + is set to boot LFS &version; automatically. -When the reboot is complete, the LFS system is ready for use and -more software may be added to suit your needs. + When the reboot is complete, the LFS system is ready for use and + more software may be added to suit your needs. - diff --git a/chapter09/theend.xml b/chapter09/theend.xml index 91dab3861..ddafe43b8 100644 --- a/chapter09/theend.xml +++ b/chapter09/theend.xml @@ -1,24 +1,27 @@ - %general-entities; ]> + -The End - + -/etc/lfs-release + The End -Well done! The new LFS system is installed! We wish you much -success with your shiny new custom-built Linux system. + + /etc/lfs-release + -It may be a good idea to create an -/etc/lfs-release file. By having this file, it is -very easy for you (and for us if you need to ask for help at some -point) to find out which LFS version is installed on the system. -Create this file by running: + Well done! The new LFS system is installed! We wish you much + success with your shiny new custom-built Linux system. + + It may be a good idea to create an /etc/lfs-release + file. By having this file, it is very easy for you (and for us if you need to + ask for help at some point) to find out which LFS version is installed on the + system. Create this file by running: echo &version; > /etc/lfs-release - diff --git a/chapter09/whatnow.xml b/chapter09/whatnow.xml index 0cf0581bd..445564e1a 100644 --- a/chapter09/whatnow.xml +++ b/chapter09/whatnow.xml @@ -1,80 +1,99 @@ - %general-entities; ]> + -What Now? - + -Thank you for reading this LFS book. We hope that you have -found this book helpful and have learned more about the system -creation process. + What Now? -Now that the LFS system is installed, you may be wondering -What next? To answer that question, we have compiled a -list of resources for you. + Thank you for reading this LFS book. We hope that you have + found this book helpful and have learned more about the system + creation process. - -Maintenance + Now that the LFS system is installed, you may be wondering + What next? To answer that question, we have compiled a + list of resources for you. -Bugs and security notices are reported regularly for all software. -Since an LFS system is compiled from source, it is up to you to keep abreast of -such reports. There are several online resources that track such reports, some -of which are shown below: + - -Freshmeat.net () + + Maintenance -Freshmeat can notify you (via email) of new versions of packages installed on your system. - + Bugs and security notices are reported regularly for all software. + Since an LFS system is compiled from source, it is up to you to keep + abreast of such reports. There are several online resources that track + such reports, some of which are shown below: -CERT (Computer -Emergency Response Team) + -CERT has a mailing list that publishes security alerts concerning various -operating systems and applications. Subscription information is available at -. - + + Freshmeat.net () -Bugtraq + Freshmeat can notify you (via email) of new versions of packages + installed on your system. + -Bugtraq is a full-disclosure computer security mailing list. It publishes -newly discovered security issues, and occasionally potential fixes for them. -Subscription information is available at -. - - - + + CERT (Computer + Emergency Response Team) -Beyond Linux From Scratch + CERT has a mailing list that publishes security alerts concerning + various operating systems and applications. Subscription information is + available at . + -The Beyond Linux From Scratch book covers installation -procedures for a wide range of software beyond the scope of the LFS -Book. The BLFS project is located at . + + Bugtraq -LFS Hints + Bugtraq is a full-disclosure computer security mailing list. It + publishes newly discovered security issues, and occasionally potential + fixes for them. Subscription information is available at . + -The LFS Hints are a collection of educational documents -submitted by volunteers in the LFS community. The hints are available -at . + + -Mailing lists + + Beyond Linux From Scratch -There are several LFS mailing lists you may subscribe to if you -are in need of help, want to stay current with the latest developments, -want to contribute to the project, and more. See for more -information. + The Beyond Linux From Scratch book covers installation + procedures for a wide range of software beyond the scope of the LFS + Book. The BLFS project is located at . + -The Linux Documentation Project + + LFS Hints -The goal of The Linux Documentation Project (TLDP) is to -collaborate on all of the issues of Linux documentation. The TLDP features -a large collection of HOWTOs, guides, and man pages. It is located at -. + The LFS Hints are a collection of educational documents + submitted by volunteers in the LFS community. The hints are available + at . + - + + Mailing lists + + There are several LFS mailing lists you may subscribe to if you + are in need of help, want to stay current with the latest developments, + want to contribute to the project, and more. See for more + information. + + + + The Linux Documentation Project + + The goal of The Linux Documentation Project (TLDP) is to + collaborate on all of the issues of Linux documentation. The TLDP features + a large collection of HOWTOs, guides, and man pages. It is located at + . + + + -