On Monday 29 September 2003 11:01, Stroller wrote: > On 28 Sep 2003, at 4:32 pm, Jess Anderson wrote: > > I further assume I could get any of the x86-compatible CD sets > > and compile optimized kernels for whatever platform (in which > > case it seems reasonable to get the Athlon XP set). Is this > > correct as well? > > Hmmmn... dunno. I would *ass*u*me that the Gentoo installation disks > which are merely _optimised_ for AlthlonXPs would allow you to install > on a PentiumPro, but I wouldn't bank on it. The 686 disks will > certainly allow you to compile (& optimise) for ALL i86 architectures, > tho'.
The packages that come on the CDs are optimized so that they will run on only that architecture or better. The best thing to do is either get a CD set for each of your architectures or (my choice) just get the lowest common denominator. As new versions become available, software will be recompiled with the optimizations you want, which will cover most of the system after a couple of months. Jason -- [EMAIL PROTECTED] mailing list
