An idea for a new development model

[Alexander E. Patrakov]

Randy McMurchy wrote:
> I do not see value in this at all. In LFS we are chrooted, so root
> is a given. In BLFS, one should never build as root as a matter of
> general principle.

The value for BLFS is that some packages may check some features of the 
running kernel - and some checks are only possible as root. SAMBA was 
known to do this in the past. So, this check ensures that the build is 
correct and optimal.

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Alexander E. Patrakov