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Re: Sarge Release?



On Thu, 2004-08-12 at 09:14, Vampir0 Ner0 wrote:
> > If you are working/learning about the intricacies of the 2.6 kernel, 
> > Gentoo step you right into the middle of learning, selecting, and 
> > compiling, including your compiler options. 
> 

???? so ...

> 
> > Debian is wonderful, but, maybe it needs a 100% sourcecode compile 
> > process option, or at least a document where one could go down that 
> > path to see what/how it was done? 
> 

have you ever seen the new maintainers guide for example ;)



> > When you need new things, such as H.264, you are forced to use sid.
> 

no one can force to me ;)) , it's a matter of choices


> > All things equal, there is a ready, documented path to get to the 
> > point of being able to work on any or all aspects of a linux kernel 
> > build, device drivers, or application porting work,on the gentoo path. 
> 

contributions welcome!

> > Debian sid is less documented, in my opinion.
> 

:)

> > Let's face it, most of linux's problems are a result on not being 
> > about to recruit a sufficient talent pool of low level embedded 
> > developers. Most of those that do convert (after a convoluted learning 
> > path) end up at a proprietary shop that puts linux on a processor, and 
> > hides the key low level details.....
> 

you could make the diference :)

> > I do recognize that the biggest impediment is the silicon vendors and 
> > their close relationship to the embedded tool vendors. It things 
> > remain obscure and the tools run on MS, it's a proprietary club.
> 
> >:o   What a shit!
> 

....


Best regards.




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