Re: [OT] Compiling From source
On Sun, 10 Nov 2002 12:25:57 +0000
Shri Shrikumar <shri@urbyte.com> wrote:
> 1. How easy is it to set something up so a group of packages get
> automatically compiled (with some preset flags for optimization).
I wouldn't do that - some apps and drivers don't work anymore with
certain flags.You need to check that out first.
> Would compiling gcc speed up compiling ?
No - useing gcc 2.95 instead of 3.2 speeds it up.
> 3. How much minimum spare hard drive space would I need?
Depends on what you compile - mozilla uses about 800 mb of temp storage
for compiling.Openoffice is supposed to be around 2,5 gig.
> 3. Is it worth it ?
Not really.My gentoo isn't any faster than my debian.But to make up for
this I break it a lot.
If you feel the need to check it out yourself (like I did) go for
gentoo.It's real easy to install.Just do exactly what is in the
doc's.Going from scratch to kdebase is about 20 hrs. with a 900mhz duron
with 512 mb RAM and a 256 internet connection.If nothing goes wrong.
Prost,
Klaus
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