binutils pass 2 build directory

dbbolton · 11-26-2009, 09:40 PM

I am currently at this step: http://www.linuxfromscratch.org/lfs/...ils-pass2.html

It says: "Create a separate build directory again", followed by:

Code:

mkdir -v ../binutils-build
cd ../binutils-build

From what directory are these commands to be issued? I didn't see anything about removing the original binutils-build directory.

dbbolton · 11-26-2009, 09:56 PM

I forgot about one of the initial build instructions:

Quote:

After installing each package, delete its source and build directories, unless specifically instructed otherwise. Deleting the sources prevents mis-configuration when the same package is reinstalled later.

kainosnous · 03-09-2010, 03:12 AM

I see this is an old thread, but my problem is related. I just started with LFS 6.6 and I am in Chapter 5.4. The instructions at the start of the chapter suggest a separate build directory but the instruction (mkdir -v ../binutils-build) gives a relative path. Where exactly should this build directory be? It might not be too big of an issue, but on my first time through, I would like to follow the instructions exactly.

It would seem to me that it should be /mnt/lfs/sources/binutils-build. Is this correct?

druuna · 03-09-2010, 03:24 AM

Hi,

@kainosnous: In general:

- Enter $LFS/sources,
- Unpack package,
- Enter package directory,
- Follow instructions given for specific package.

So in your case you should enter $LFS/sources, unpack binutiles (tar jxfv binutils-2.20.tar.bz2), enter newly created dir (cd binutils-2.20). And from this point on you follow the instructions in chapter 5.4, starting with th creation of the binutils-build directory.

This is mentioned in chapter 5.3 (last Important box)....

Hope this helps.

kainosnous · 03-09-2010, 03:42 AM

Thank you very much! I read that part a couple of times, but I guess it didn't sink in. Sometimes you can miss the forest for the trees. I feel much more confident now.