DJ Lucas wrote: <snip /> > > OK, so a more pronounced idea has been expressed, and I do like where > it's going. Now where to start? Proposals to solidify those ideas? > > But I think this should have waited...one thing at a time here. I'm > kind of thinking that it's easiest to start from the package manager > since everything else will have to meld around it. What are the goals > for the package manager? Is it a complete installation tool, or is it > something minimal along the lines of install-log? There is already a > thread about this. I almost posted it here. I really don't think > anybody can provide anything better than "it sounds goo" or "it doesn't" > without the PM thread hashed out. > > -- DJ Lucas
I haven't tried this tool yet, http://www.gnu.org/software/sourceinstall/ but the goals and overall description for this could be a very good fit for LFS-NG. http://www.gnu.org/software/sourceinstall/ The project looks quiet, but not inactive. Perhaps this could make a good starting point? Al -- The way out is open! http://www.theopensourcerer.com -- http://linuxfromscratch.org/mailman/listinfo/lfs-dev FAQ: http://www.linuxfromscratch.org/faq/ Unsubscribe: See the above information page
