[Buildroot] [v3, 2/3] util-linux: rework utilities menu for finer control

Carlos Santos casantos at datacom.ind.br
Mon Feb 29 11:53:08 UTC 2016


> When even a single extra util-linux utility is enabled, the
> default build and install will install many more programs,
> including many that overlap with those offered by busybox.
> 
> Fix by reworking the install-utilies menu to take advantage
> of the new --disable-all-programs config option.  This option
> make it possible to disable the basic set of apps, and then
> enable only the desired apps.
> 
> Signed-off-by: Danomi Manchego <danomimanchego123 at gmail.com>
> ---
> 
> Changes v1 -> v2:
>   - Rework to incorporate ideas and suggestions from Thomas Petazzoni
>     and Arnout Vandecappelle.  At least, in spirit.
> 
> Changes v2 -> v3:
>   - Change BR2_PACKAGE_UTIL_LINUX_SELECTED_BINARIES to
>     BR2_PACKAGE_UTIL_LINUX_BINARIES, to conserve backwards-
>     compatibility without need for a legacy option.
>   - Enable 'Basic set' by default to match output of previous
>     build when binaries were selected.

Reviewed-by: Carlos Santos <casantos at datacom.ind.br>

The patch needs to be reworked. It does not apply on top of the master
branch anymore.

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2.5.0



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