Re: [OT] Compiling From source. Thanks
Just wanted to say thanks to all that replied. I probably wont compile
from source unless I find myself very bored(and with plenty disk space)
On Sun, 2002-11-10 at 12:25, Shri Shrikumar wrote:
> Hi All,
>
> Firstly, let me apologize for the off-topic post.
>
> I am considering compiling some software with optimizations to try to
> speed up my machine. I considered going to something like gentoo but
> would rather not *have to* compile all software.
>
> My questions are.
>
> 1. How easy is it to set something up so a group of packages get
> automatically compiled (with some preset flags for optimization).
> 2. Which all packages are the prime candidates. Presumably XFree86 is a
> candidate - what about libc and suchlike. I already compile the kernel.
> Would compiling gcc speed up compiling ?
> 3. How much minimum spare hard drive space would I need?
> 3. Is it worth it ?
>
> I am Running Debian testing/unstable with XFRee86, GNOME2 and Metacity
> with the most used apps being Evolution, Galeon, Gnome-Terminal, Anjuta
> and gcc
>
> Regards,
>
>
>
> Shri
>
>
>
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