On Sun, 10 Nov 2002 12:25:57 +0000 Shri Shrikumar <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> 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 -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]
