From ffde94bd2ca21542ae0b4518348f8e986b9d92e0 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Eric Andersen Date: Sat, 22 Dec 2001 00:56:11 +0000 Subject: Initial revision --- README | 28 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 28 insertions(+) create mode 100644 README (limited to 'README') diff --git a/README b/README new file mode 100644 index 000000000..aef538959 --- /dev/null +++ b/README @@ -0,0 +1,28 @@ +To build and use the buildroot stuff, do the following: + +1) run 'make' +2) wait while it compiles +3) run './UMlinux' to test out your root filesystem using User Mode Linux. + +You do not need to be root to build or run this system. Each Virtual Terminal +will be opened in its own window. You must be running X and have xterm +installed for this to work -- otherwise you see a few errors on bootup as it +tries to launch xterms. It will still work on a console, but you will not +have access to the other Virtual Terminals. + +Also, you the uClibc and busybox source trees that +are downloaded are fully set up for anonymous CVS access. You may need to set +up your system for anonymous CVS access by running the following command: + + cvs -d:pserver:anonymous@busybox.net:/var/cvs login + +Then just hit Enter when it prompts you for a password. You only need to do +this once. Then, whenever you want to update your system, just go into the +busybox or uClibc directory and run 'cvs update'. + +Have fun! + + -Erik + +Please feed suggestions, bug reports, insults, and bribes back to: + Erik Andersen -- cgit v1.2.3