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We can't know what might be difficult for you....If you've never set up a Linux system before, the LFS might be a bit much. Why not start with something like Arch?
I disagree with pixellany, if you never touched Linux before, LFS is a great way to become a expert in no time. However, if you just a want a system to use, then yes, pick a more mainstream distro.
edit: and no, there is no easier way. Either follow the instructions perfectly, or what comes out will most likely not work.
I disagree with pixellany, if you never touched Linux before, LFS is a great way to become a expert in no time. However, if you just a want a system to use, then yes, pick a more mainstream distro.
And I disagree with your disagreement....
If this:
Quote:
i want to have my own distro but it just seems too difficult
is all we have to go on, then the odds of OP being successful with LFS are not very high. This said, if he/she is motivated, then the odds are much better.
plesaleza;
You need to tell us more about yourself.
Cool. Just go in fot it. That's exactly what motivated me some time ago, when I new nothing about Linux. I started lloking for an existing Linux distro only because I needed it to build "Linux Form Scratch". I built it.
BTW, you found this site, which means you can not fail. There will always be somebody who won't let you fall.
pixellany-the-Guru wrote
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the odds of OP being successful with LFS are not very high
The chances of building a working LFS? Why not. The chances of building a usable desktop/server/office/gaming/etc machine? Much lower. The chances of liking what you built? Hm...
I think that pixellany was referring to the part of the OP that says "it just seems too difficult". In any endeavor, if you think you can't do it, you're probably right. It is a matter of confidence, not of ability. Maybe without realizing it, the OP was stating his own doubt of his ability. Does he have the ability to create his own LFS distro? Probably so, if he can believe that is is a doable project.
So plesaleza, if you rethink your own level of self-confidence, my opinion is that you can get it done. It's a little like building an airplane. It's not a big job. It's a whole lot of little ones. Make sure that you understand each little one and the whole project will fall into place.
When I build my first LFS, it was version 3.3 back in 2002, I had very little Linux knowledge. Building LFS was the easy part. The hard work comes after, especially installing programs not in BLFS manual. Nevertheless, I managed to build everything I need back then - FVWM, Xine-UI, XMMS, Mozilla, OpenOffice, Gaim among the core programs.
After a 4 year hiatus from Linux, I'm gearing up to give LFS another go. Just waiting for LFS 6.3 Stable to be released. I'm back at zero Linux knowledge now but not intimidated by LFS as the book is very clear and knowing I managed to built one in the pass. My worries after building LFS remains though.
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