Linux From Scratch 13.0 Released with Kernel 6.18.10 Update

Key Takeaways

1. Linux From Scratch (LFS) 13.0 offers users total control over their hardware by allowing them to build a custom Linux system from the ground up.
2. This version includes 100 new commits, with updates to the Linux kernel (6.18.10) and toolchain components (binutils-2.46, glibc-2.42).
3. LFS 13.0 features 36 updated packages, including popular tools like Python, vim, zlib, expat, and openssl.
4. Users can choose between two book formats for installation: systemd and SysV, available online and in various download formats.
5. Additional resources include BLFS, ALFS, MLFS, GLFS, and SLFS, providing options for further customization and functionality beyond the basic LFS setup.

Linux enthusiasts who want total control over their hardware can now get version 13.0 of Linux From Scratch. This guide, mostly managed by Bruce Dubbs over the past ten years, was first introduced in 1999 as a Linux installation manual and a book by Gerard Beekmans. Commonly known as “LFS,” it enables users who are willing to put in the time to create a system from the ground up, including only what they need and nothing else.

Major Updates in LFS 13.0

When compared to version 12.4, LFS 13.0 features 100 new commits. The Linux kernel has been updated to version 6.18.10, and significant changes include updates to the toolchain with binutils-2.46 and glibc-2.42. The collection of 36 updated packages features popular tools such as Python, vim, zlib, expat, openssl, and many others. As in previous versions, users can choose between two different book formats—systemd and SysV—available both online and for download in various formats.

Additional Resources Available

Alongside the main book, the Linux From Scratch website offers a variety of additional resources. These include BLFS (Beyond Linux From Scratch, which explores more customized extensions of a finished LFS setup), ALFS (Automated Linux From Scratch), MLFS (Multilib Linux From Scratch, crafted for building and running 32-bit binaries), GLFS (Gaming Linux From Scratch), and SLFS (Supplemental Linux From Scratch, for users looking for even more beyond BLFS).

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