Re: Future direction for LinuxFromScratch

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On 2/15/26 11:40 AM, Vaughan Butler wrote:
> I've been reflecting on the decision to drop future development of LFS System
> V. I've built at least one System V instance since 7.0, and one or two Systemd
> along the way.
> I feel far more at home with System V, and like to think I can sort out most
> problems that arise. On the other hand, I've never really got to grips with
> Systemd.
> I fully understand the reasons behind the LFS editors' decision, and I'm
> grateful beyond words for the amount of time and effort they've expended on
> LFS over the years.
> I'll build System V 12.4, if that is to be the swansong for LFS System V, and
> see where things go from there.
> I'd like to ask why LFS has maintained a separate BLFS book for the two
> systems, as without wading through the two side by side, I imagine there
> cannot be a great deal of difference
> in how the packages install on the two systems?

For 90% of the packages in LFS/BLFS there is no difference.  The other 10% is where 
the problem is.

That said, we have a volunteer that may take over the System V books.  We are still 
sorting out the details, but if it comes about, will make an announcement.

   -- Bruce


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