A lot of folks have been asking me what's going on with me on LDN, since they haven't seen me writing very much online. The truth is, I have veen writing, a lot. It's been mostly e-mails, telling people what's going on with LDN, getting things organized, plotting the next phase of my plans to rule the-- er, provide a high-quality resource for Linux developers.
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Digging Into the LDN
So, having made it through the launch of LDN yesterday, I thought it would be nice to take a step back and point out what is the coolest functionality of the new site: the Linux Application Checker. This thing, I have to say, is one sweet application.
Analyst Report: New LF Testing Standards May Accelerate Linux Data Center Growth
Nice reaction from our press release on the LSB update and new testing tools available here. My favorite from SearchEnterpriseLinux:
According to a report from Saugatuck Technology Inc., new testing standards contained in the latest version of the Linux Standard Base (LSB) server specification could boost the confidence of IT managers looking to integrate Linux applications into their data centers.
The research report is titled: New Testing Standards May Accelerate Linux Data Center Growth
LSB Distribution Testing — How To
Jeff Licquia writes up how to test a distribution in this blog post.
Installation directories
The Filesystem Hierarchy Standard (FHS) is part of the Linux Standard Base (LSB) specifications, and does a pretty good job of laying out where software should be installed, depending on whether the files are coming from the distribution vendor, ISV, or they’re installed by the local admin.
For instance, distributions should install software under /usr. If you’re administering a Linux system and want to install packages from source, they should be installed under /usr/local, and ISVs should install software under /opt.
But, there are times when it’s not crystal clear where software should be installed. For example, where do browser plugins live? This topic came up recently on the lsb-discuss mailing list.
If you’re confused by the finer details of the FHS, there’s also a fhs-discuss mailing list for questions about the FHS, and you might also be able to find good tips in ...