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diff --git a/carbslinux.txt b/carbslinux.txt index f51b3a1..362d0cf 100644 --- a/carbslinux.txt +++ b/carbslinux.txt @@ -1,9 +1,9 @@ - _________________________ + _________________________ - CARBS LINUX USER MANUAL + CARBS LINUX USER MANUAL - Cem Keylan - _________________________ + Cem Keylan + _________________________ Table of Contents @@ -24,6 +24,7 @@ _________________ .. 3. System Configuration ..... 1. Configuring hostname ..... 2. Hosts file +..... 3. Creating a user .. 4. Kernel ..... 1. Obtaining the kernel sources ..... 2. Kernel dependencies @@ -101,6 +102,7 @@ with the info reader. It is divided into sections and easier to read. .. 3. System Configuration ..... 1. Configuring hostname ..... 2. Hosts file + ..... 3. Creating a user .. 4. Kernel ..... 1. Obtaining the kernel sources ..... 2. Kernel dependencies @@ -397,6 +399,37 @@ with the info reader. It is divided into sections and easier to read. `---- +2.3.3 Creating a user +--------------------- + + Creating a new user is not strictly necessary, but it is highly + recommended. Especially for building packages, it is the safest + option to create an unprivileged user and using `doas' for doing + operations that require `root' privileges. The code block below + describes how to create a user (named `foo'), add them to the wheel + group, and to give doas permissions to the wheel group + + ,---- + | # Create the new user + | adduser foo + | + | # Add the user to the wheel group + | addgroup foo wheel + | + | # Give root permission to the wheel group using doas + | echo permit persist :wheel >> /etc/doas.conf + `---- + + You are also advised to take a look at the doas configuration file and + the manual page of doas. + + After you are finished you can switch to the new user by running + + ,---- + | su foo + `---- + + 2.4 Kernel ~~~~~~~~~~ @@ -414,17 +447,22 @@ with the info reader. It is divided into sections and easier to read. You can visit the <https://kernel.org> website to choose a kernel that you want to install. Though only the latest stable and longterm (LTS) - versions are supported. + versions are supported. Note that kernel releases are quite rapid, and + the version below is likely outdated, so don't run it verbatim. ,---- | # Download the kernel and extract it - | wget https://cdn.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v5.x/linux-5.9.1.tar.xz - | tar xf linux-5.9.1.tar.xz + | wget https://cdn.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v5.x/linux-5.19.4.tar.xz + | tar xJf linux-5.19.4.tar.xz | | # Change directory into the kernel sources - | cd linux-5.9.1 + | cd linux-5.19.4 `---- + *NOTE:* If you want to validate the kernel signature, install the + `gnupg2' package, and follow the instructions provided at + <https://kernel.org/category/signatures.html>. + 2.4.2 Kernel dependencies ------------------------- @@ -874,6 +912,9 @@ with the info reader. It is divided into sections and easier to read. * 4.1.2.1 Make [2210] + + + ,---- | #!/bin/sh -e | @@ -884,6 +925,9 @@ with the info reader. It is divided into sections and easier to read. * 4.1.2.2 Configure/Make [2211] + + + ,---- | #!/bin/sh -e | @@ -899,6 +943,9 @@ with the info reader. It is divided into sections and easier to read. * 4.1.2.3 Autoconf/Automake [2212] + + + ,---- | #!/bin/sh -e | @@ -916,13 +963,20 @@ with the info reader. It is divided into sections and easier to read. * 4.1.2.4 Meson [2220] + + + + The distribution provides a `cl-meson' wrapper script which sets some + common options like installation directories, disables downloading + subprojects among other things. This is the preferred method for + packages. + ,---- | #!/bin/sh -e | | export DESTDIR=$1 | - | meson \ - | --prefix=/usr \ + | cl-meson \ | -Doption=false \ | -Doption2=true \ | . output @@ -934,6 +988,9 @@ with the info reader. It is divided into sections and easier to read. * 4.1.2.5 Cmake [2230] + + + ,---- | #!/bin/sh -e | @@ -951,6 +1008,9 @@ with the info reader. It is divided into sections and easier to read. * 4.1.2.6 Go [2240] + + + ,---- | #!/bin/sh -e | @@ -965,6 +1025,9 @@ with the info reader. It is divided into sections and easier to read. * 4.1.2.7 Python [2241] + + + ,---- | #!/bin/sh -e | |