Martin Pitt wrote:
On 2004-01-27 12:54 +0100, A Mennucc1 wrote:I here propose that gcc (and companions) become "Priority: optional"I second that. I often install Debian on routers and firewalls (of the class Pentium 60 with 400 MB HD), and the first thing I always have to do is to get rid of this bunch of development tools. Also, the computer of my girlfriend does not need a compiler and so do many workstations.
No. One of our power is the sources, let user install programs (and kernels), from sources easy. On routers and firewall you will remove alot more programs, so removing also gcc don't make a big difference. "USE THE SOURCES!" ciao cate