Re: after getting started...
On Sun, Jun 20, 1999 at 03:49:41PM -1000, Tim Newsham wrote:
> - how do I install more .deb files after I already have
> a working hurd system? (Where do I get them? A: same
> site that has the files .deb's needed to get started)
> Is this just simple dpkg usage at this point? If so,
> a pointer to good dpkg documentation, and possibly an
> example cmd line would be useful.
dpkg --help
dpkg --install *.deb # also for upgrade
dpkg --remove package-name
should get you started.
> - how do I upgrade various pieces, most importantly, how
> do I try out a new kernel or set of servers after someone
> announces that they have been updated? (Is this a single
> dpkg command? or do I simply replace pieces like /boot/gnumach
> and various servers?)
dpkg --install gnumach.deb
dpkg --install hurd.deb
etc.
> - what packages do I need to rebuild the system. What sources
> do I need to retrieve? (hurd? gnumach? glibc? ...)
Yes. But do you want to do that? Do you want to rebuild it under Hurd or
under Linux (cross compiling)?
> - Is there a list of what is being done, and who is doing it?
> If so, I would love to see the URL.
I maintain such a list for myself, but it does only cover some area.
Best is to follow the debian-hurd mailing list closely. and read the
archive. Urgent things and plans are always posted here.
Thanks,
Marcus
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