Dale wrote: >> I came to Gentoo from Linux From Scratch because I wanted something more >> user friendly when it came to keeping track of package dependencies and >> compilation procedures. >> >> >> > > That is how I describe Gentoo, Linux from Scratch with a package manager > and other neat tools. I think Gentoo is about as close to that as it > gets. We all know portage is getting really good and full of features > over the past few years. I may not agree with Zac on some recent > default settings but he sure has pushed portage a long long ways > forward. If only Gentoo could wash dishes now. File a feature request > on b.g.o? LOL
I just came across a perfect example of why I started using Gentoo rather than LFS in the src_prepare() function of the openssh ebuilds. Look at all that complexity that someone else dealt with for you so that emerge Just Works.
