Build kernel vs build world

[Pat Maddox]

You're right, building the world is building all the base binaries. 
It should be done while you're building the kernel:
# make buildworld
# make buildkernel kernconf=CONF
# make installkernel kernconf=CONF
# make installworld
# mergemaster

Here's a good guide on everything you need to do to update your machine:
http://layer0.layeredtech.com/showthread.php?t=2



On Apr 8, 2005 10:00 AM, Joshua Lewis <jmlewis at dslextreme.com> wrote:
> Is there a difference between building a world and building a kernel?
> 
> Common sence is telling me building world rebuilds all the execuables and
> config files or something a little more intense then just the kernel.
> 
> However I have not been able to find any instructions on how to "build
> world" not even in the handbook. I found building a kernel and was able to
> do that with no problems. But I would like to update my system with any
> security updates that have occured since 5.3 has come out.
> 
> Thanks for any tips.
> 
> Thank you,
> Joshua Lewis
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