Part I. Introduction

#### Beyond Linux® From Scratch - Version 2019-02-27

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# Introduction

### Table of Contents

- #### 1. Welcome to BLFS

  - Which Sections of the Book Do I Want?
  - Conventions Used in this Book
  - Book Version
  - Mirror Sites
  - Getting the Source Packages
  - Change Log
  - Mailing Lists
  - BLFS Wiki
  - Asking for Help and the FAQ
  - Credits
  - Contact Information

- #### 2. Important Information

  - Notes on Building Software
  - The /usr Versus /usr/local Debate
  - Optional Patches
  - BLFS Boot Scripts
  - About Libtool Archive (.la) files
  - Libraries: Static or shared?
  - Locale Related Issues
  - Going Beyond BLFS

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