Go to the source to learn Gnu/Linux basics and build the right Linux
for you. Linux From Scratch (LFS) and its descendants represent a new
way to teach users how the Linux operating systems work. LFS is based
on the assumption that compiling a complete operating system piece by
piece not only teaches how the operating system works but also allows
an independent operator to build systems for speed, footprint, or
security.

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