On 5/19/06, r3al1tych3ck <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
No, I think there is a clarity problem about what user are you. I have gone over this in detail in cross-lfs. However, I believe it was largely ignored. It did not actually cause me problems. It was just on observation based on experience. "As root execute..." Well, that means you are NOT root. But, the general consensus seems to be, "stupid idiot, it does not matter the book lacks clarity and consistency, you suck".
The book says in I. Introduction, 2. Important Information, Notes on Building Software: "The golden rule of Unix System Administration is to use your superpowers only when necessary. Hence, BLFS recommends that you build software as an unprivileged user and only become the root user when installing the software. This philosophy is followed in all the packages in this book. Unless otherwise specified, all instructions should be executed as an unprivileged user. The book will advise you on instructions that need root privileges." Suggestions on improving "clarity and consistency" will be considered, however my suggestion is to read before you embarrass yourself. -- Bruce -- http://linuxfromscratch.org/mailman/listinfo/lfs-dev FAQ: http://www.linuxfromscratch.org/faq/ Unsubscribe: See the above information page
