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 > > > > -- > To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] > with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED] > -- ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Shri Shrikumar U R Byte Solutions I.T. Consultant 26/3 Annandale Street Tel: (0131) 558 9990 Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Edinburgh EH7 4AN Web: www.urbyte.com -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]
