On Thu, Nov 20, 2008 at 2:59 PM, Dirk Heinrichs <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Am Donnerstag 20 November 2008 13:49:51 schrieb ext deface: > >> Just an IMO, compiling OO is idiotic, use the -bin > > Here's another one: using a binary package that most likely doesn't fit into > your otherwise self-compiled system is even more idiotic. > > Bye... > -- > Dirk Heinrichs
Saying compiling OO is idiotic is a bit harsh and a generalization, but there are merit to the underlying idea. First off, as far as I can remember, compiling OO from source and installing the binary version is not exactly the same. The source one install OO from go-oo.org while the binary package is the normal Sun OO. Another reason is that OO is reputed for having a very complicated build system that takes up a lot of resources to complete. Depending on the hardware you are doing this on "using a binary package that most likely doesn't fit into your otherwise self-compiled system" may not be that idiotic. Regards Dirk
