On Fri, 2003-02-21 at 09:34, Bruno Lustosa wrote:
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> Wouldn't it be smarter if it would split this in 2 threads, one for
> downloads and one for builds?
> So, it would download package #1, and as soon as it finished, it would
> start building package #1 AND downloading package #2. Downloading
> doesn't take CPU time, and building doesn't take bandwidth. So, why not
> do both at the same time?
> I can't think of a reason for this to fail or cause errors (not caused
> by the current system).
> What do you think about it?

I think this was brought up a while ago. My housemate still moans about
it, and won't switch from debian (I'm trying!)
The problem I see is, what happens when #1 finishes compiling, but #2
hasn't finished downloading? But I'm sure a smart developer type could
get around that with some fancy threading type stuff, or something.

I still think it would be a very helpful addition.

-- 
Mike Williams <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>

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