Linux From Scratch - Version 12.2-systemd-rc1

Chapter 8. Installing Basic System Software

8.3. Man-pages-6.9.1

The Man-pages package contains over 2,400 man pages.

Approximate build time: 0.1 SBU
Required disk space: 52 MB

8.3.1. Installation of Man-pages

Remove two man pages for password hashing functions. Libxcrypt will provide a better version of these man pages: 

rm -v man3/crypt*

Install Man-pages by running: 

make prefix=/usr install

8.3.2. Contents of Man-pages

Installed files: various man pages

Short Descriptions

man pages

Describe C programming language functions, important device files, and significant configuration files