ggalt wrote: > I realize this comment comes well after you asked the question, but it > is worth answering. It makes perfect sense that Triode used Arch. I've > used Arch for many years on small, low-powered devices (and I've built a > RaspberryPi-based squeezelite/jivelite system -- unfortunately before > Triode created this project, so I had to work it out for myself -- using > a displaylink touchscreen, which runs with very reasonable response > rates). Because you build it up from a minimal install, you only have > the pieces running that you need. In a low-power environment, it can > give you a reasonably full-featured OS that has only the parts you want. > Arch has a great community, so if anything goes sideways, you can > always ask a question and get a quick response from someone who has been > there before. Also, it is (somewhat) easy to learn and use. Finally, > because Arch has a very active community, there are many packages built > through the Arch User Repository (AUR) that allow you to easily get > obscure programs running quickly.
Hi. I don't agree with this. Many Debian based ARM installs (I've been running) are also minimal installs. Debian comes with tons of more of-the-shelve-packages. All this Arch needs to cover through AUR. Stuff gets pretty complex and time consuming by using AUR. Arch systems usually require a lot more Linux expertise and effort. On ARM Boards many time the same/very similar kernels and firmware are used. This wouldn't be an argument for Arch either. The Debian community (support) is much much bigger. If you wouldn't have a Triode in the back fixing all your stuff, you'll be left alone quickly on Arch. Where Arch Linux IMO shines: * Arch usually comes with most current software. Debian usually runs much older stuff. Especially when looking at compilers, Perl etc. That's IMO important for ARM machines in particular. * The AUR handling, as done by Triode, allows for HW specific (Gentoo style) compilations from sources which, can give better performances on different HW. Triode is still using pretty generic compiler options though. There's some tweaking potential left. Cheers ::: ' Touch Toolbox and more' (http://soundcheck-audio.blogspot.com) ::: by soundcheck ------------------------------------------------------------------------ soundcheck's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=34383 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=101624 _______________________________________________ unix mailing list [email protected] http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/unix
