Here running debian testing. How can I compile util-linux from github and make it work?
https://github.com/karelzak/util-linux/
stevepusser wrote:Why exactly do you need the version from git?
If you really need some bug fix that's only available there, my first inclination would be to try to cherry-pick the fix, patch, and rebuild the version you have in Buster. My thoughts are that you can really mess up your system by trying the manual build and install, since it's an essential "required" package, and you cannot remove the Debian version from your system.
debiman wrote:please tell us why you think you need to do this.
"i just want to" is a valid answer, but if you think you need this to fix some problem, your approach is likely wrong.
http://xyproblem.info/
ok.tuxxie wrote:i want to test latest commits, which are not yet available with apt install.
i don't see how this would mess up your system.Tried also compiling directly from github with ./autogen.sh && ./configure && make, but messes the system, had to revert to previous snapshot.
util-linux is too way embedded on the system.
dpkg-source --commit
debiman wrote:i'll say it a third time, if you don't install it, you can use most utilities straight from the git directory, after compiling.util-linux is too way embedded on the system.
tuxxie wrote:I would like to run lsblk, blkid, fdisk and so on. Hope I can run them from my home user folder (with sudo if necessary). If that works I just didn't need to make a custom deb.
tuxxie wrote:This guide is great:
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