On Saturday, 26 February 2022 12:10:49 GMT Michael wrote: > This is the page which explains how to build binary packages on one host and > then install them on other PCs, without having to re-complile/rebuild them > from source: > > https://wiki.gentoo.org/wiki/Binary_package_guide > > It saves a lot of time, especially if you want to update slower machines.
I've been using this method, or something very like it, for 10 years or more. My workstation does all the compiling of packages, with the client box's portage directory exported to it over NFS. Then the client has only to unzip the package and install the files. Well, of course it has to run all its dependency calculations first, but provided that I keep the systems in step that's all it has to do. Feel free to ask about any wrinkles you'd like help with. -- Regards, Peter.
