I agree with Shannon. I've done both Debian and Gentoo installs and Gentoo definitely takes longer as it downloads and compiles all installed software, though you do have options to install precompiled software if you wish. If you aren't installing X and GUI apps, it actually doesn't take too long.
I strongly recommend Gentoo, as the performance boost and strict control of apps installed is worth the extra time that the install requires. Even Debian, my other favorite distro, installs a bunch of apps I don't use or want (emacs takes up 20MB, vi does what I need). Shannon Roddy wrote: > In terms of time, I would guess it takes longer. I have been through a > gentoo install, but not a debian install. > > In terms of ease of use, I would say it is more difficult during the > install, however, there are EXCELLENT step by step instructions on the > Gentoo website. If you can follow the instructions, you can install > Gentoo. It is worth the trouble because you end up with a screaming > system customized the way YOU want it. > > It is not for the novice though... > > Shannon > > > On Dec 8, 2003, at 7:01 AM, CMB wrote: > >> OK. Now you've got me interested. >> >> How does the install of Gentoo compare to the install of Debian? In >> terms of time and ease of use? >> >> >> >> >> John Hebert wrote: >> >>> Gentoo, w/o a doubt. You will end up with a stripped down hotrod >>> Linux install and you will know what exactly is under the hood. You >>> will appreciate learning about Gentoo's very nifty packaging system, >>> which is kinda like the BSD ports tree, but for Linux. >>> >>> Joey Kelly wrote: >>> >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> General mailing list >> [email protected] >> http://brlug.net/mailman/listinfo/general_brlug.net >> > Shannon Roddy > LIGO - Caltech > 225.686.3106 (work) > 225.933.7821 (cell) > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > _______________________________________________ > General mailing list > [email protected] > http://brlug.net/mailman/listinfo/general_brlug.net -- John Hebert System Engineer I T Group, Inc. 225-922-4535
