Hmm, LFS does more than just patch and compile the kernel, MFS is about more than installing, and lo and behold, the statement that BLFS goes a bit further is understated...
LFS takes the user on a journey that builds linux and all of the programs it installs from source in a logical dependency concious fashion and in later phases it's entirely self hosting. We're not talking about just the kernel, either, we're talking about the entire toolchain and every utility and application as well. MFS will go deeper into the mechanics of the bootstrap, loader, the OS design itself, IPC, Processes, Scheduling, etc. while also covering mundane things like prep, build and install. BLFS goes into how to build a slew of other programs using source code only, including X. Hints, which can also be considered a part of BLFS, goes into how to build, configure and install hundreds of apps, including Shells, Security Modules, Loggers, etc.
Opinion is fine, facts are more gooder:)
This project is not intended to replace or compete with ANY existing operating system. It is not an installation FAQ. It is not a DISTRO.
It is an attempt to make OS design and system internals accessible to the masses in a way that Linux cannot - due in part to its sheer mass and in part to its complexity (what makes it useful as a desktop and enterprise server). Minix provides us with a platform that is well designed, modular and well documented in source code, in addition to being a compact code base from which to spring from.
The project is in its infancy. A lot of folks have been complaining, here at/., that the project is lacking in output - give us a break, we are less than a month old. We are dependant on collaboration, if you think that there isn't much done yet - do it and you'll be very appreciated - otherwise, watch and learn, we'll get there in time.
To the many folks who have expressed interest in our little project - thanks, I look forward to working with you.
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Hmm, LFS does more than just patch and compile the kernel, MFS is about more than installing, and lo and behold, the statement that BLFS goes a bit further is understated... LFS takes the user on a journey that builds linux and all of the programs it installs from source in a logical dependency concious fashion and in later phases it's entirely self hosting. We're not talking about just the kernel, either, we're talking about the entire toolchain and every utility and application as well. MFS will go deeper into the mechanics of the bootstrap, loader, the OS design itself, IPC, Processes, Scheduling, etc. while also covering mundane things like prep, build and install. BLFS goes into how to build a slew of other programs using source code only, including X. Hints, which can also be considered a part of BLFS, goes into how to build, configure and install hundreds of apps, including Shells, Security Modules, Loggers, etc. Opinion is fine, facts are more gooder :)
beautiful, Multics, ha! Better consult with that other Ken - Ken Thompson - he's the expert there...
MFS - Minix from Scratch
This project is not intended to replace or compete with ANY existing operating system. It is not an installation FAQ. It is not a DISTRO.
It is an attempt to make OS design and system internals accessible to the masses in a way that Linux cannot - due in part to its sheer mass and in part to its complexity (what makes it useful as a desktop and enterprise server). Minix provides us with a platform that is well designed, modular and well documented in source code, in addition to being a compact code base from which to spring from.
The project is in its infancy. A lot of folks have been complaining, here at /., that the project is lacking in output - give us a break, we are less than a month old. We are dependant on collaboration, if you think that there isn't much done yet - do it and you'll be very appreciated - otherwise, watch and learn, we'll get there in time.
To the many folks who have expressed interest in our little project - thanks, I look forward to working with you.
Will