On 14/01/2012 07:14, Andrew Benton wrote: > On Sat, 14 Jan 2012 01:22:45 -0800 > Zachary Kotlarek<z...@kotlarek.com> wrote: > >> But yes, if you want to do a modules-only build you do need to rebuild the >> initramfs when you change kernels. Or at least the /lib/modules bit of it. >> My point was just that, since the current direct-boot method is "you must be >> able to mount root from the monolithic kernel" the initramfs does need to be >> rebuilt just to change kernels. > I think that initramfs/LVM sounds very interesting but I don't think it > should go in LFS (at least, not straight away). Perhaps a section of > BLFS could be made describing what is needed? >
One of the downsides with putting those things in BLFS is that people then find out about them too late. If you want to setup a system with initramfs and LVM configurations, that needs to be done early on in the LFS book. If you find out after the fact you end up having to re-do the LFS installation again. A compromise solution would be to still do a write-up about the various options in the LFS book. Explain what it's all about, the pros and cons but if it's decided to be out of LFS' scope then refer to the appropriate sections elsewhere. This keeps the work flow intact: make a sound and informed decision on how to partition your system early on. -- http://linuxfromscratch.org/mailman/listinfo/lfs-dev FAQ: http://www.linuxfromscratch.org/faq/ Unsubscribe: See the above information page
