X from the sources

[Valter Nogueira]

My goal is understanding the way X stack works.

So, I am considering download X from x.org, compile and install it - read
some parts of source code, tweak with others parts.

After doing so, repeating the task with some WM and toolkits.

I am looking for websites, books and tips about these subjects

Thanks,

Valter

2012/2/14 David C. Curtis <dave.c.curtis at gmail.com>

> 2012/2/13 David C. Curtis<dave.c.curtis at gmail.com**>
>>
>>  On 12-02-13 03:29 PM, Valter Nogueira wrote:
>>>
>>>  Every time I think about X, windows managers, desktop environments and
>>>> soon
>>>> I get nuts.
>>>>
>>>> So, my intention is start from ubuntu server (non-gui) and install X and
>>>> windows managers from the sources.
>>>>
>>>>
>>> Could you explain what mean 'installing from sources'?
>>>
>>> Starting with just the base install and adding whatever non-meta-packages
>>> you wish?
>>>
>>> Actually compiling Ubuntu source packages?
>>>
>>> Compiling and installing from upstream?
>>>
>>> It would also be helpful to understand what you are attempting to achieve
>>> in the end.
>>>
>>> --
>>>
>>
> On 12-02-13 07:53 PM, Valter Nogueira wrote:
>
>> I intend download software from developer's site (I guess this is
>>
> > what you call from upstream), compile and install it.
>
>>
>> It is somewhat a XSERVER from scratch but instead of starting from Linux
>> from scratch I want to start from a ubuntu server console.
>>
>> Valter
>>
>
> First, please bottom post on the list. :)
>
> Second, you haven't really said what your end goal is.
>
> I would only compile it myself if I found that the Ubuntu package didn't
> support my particular set up, or I wanted to teach my self how to compile
> some complex stuff. Not worth the headache if there is no pressing need.
>
> If your goal is to achieve a working desktop with one of the other DE/WMs
> that doesn't come in a meta-package, Liam has covered that.
>
> I had good results for years with a base install (from the alternate CD)
> and putting the LXDE (not Lubuntu) on top. Using either xdm or gdm and
> choosing my own light weight apps. If this is what you are aiming for it's
> not that hard.
>
>
>
>
> --
> ubuntu-users mailing list
> ubuntu-users at lists.ubuntu.com
> Modify settings or unsubscribe at: https://lists.ubuntu.com/**
> mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-users<https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-users>
>
-------------- next part --------------
An HTML attachment was scrubbed...
URL: <https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/ubuntu-users/attachments/20120214/47ed8e6e/attachment.html>