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Linux from scratch
http://www.linuxfromscratch.org/
Build your own Linux! I'm going to download this next Thursday if I can. |
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Dude, not to sound offensive, but that has been out for a llooong time.. yet I haven't tried that coz I'm too spoonfed by distros like Mandrake
Hope you have fun with it ![]() |
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Always wanted to try that ... I just wanna get another harddrive so I can install it on that ...
Let us know how it goes ![]() |
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Out of curiosity, is there a noticeable speed different between using standard RPMs and compiling from source specifically for your processor?
I attempted to use Sorcerer before it went under, but always had problems with the boot manager, so never got it to work right. But Im curious if theres a noticeable speed difference? And if so, is it worth the "time" it takes to compile everything from source? |
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As for your question, compiling from source optimises the binary to your system. So I suppose it does give you some speed gain. Not sure how much speed you'll gain from that. |
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Well printed out the 200+ manual while at work today ... figure I'll try it out this wknd as well. Give me something to do that's not against the law ;p
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I use RPM packages only if I'm sure I'll need the package only in Red Hat Linux. Compiling applications from source & customizing them for your own PC makes them faster and more stable, if you know what you're doing.
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Well of course ... but I'm still curious how MUCH of a speed gain you get.
Say ... rpm of KDE to compiling it on your own. |
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I am going to give this a go when I have the time....
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Ok, installation begins shortly.. *thinks whether to download some manuals or not*
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Ok, it's installed now but DAMN THIS BRAINDEAD FOUR PRIMARY PARTITION LIMITATION!!!!!!!!!
I've got to use grub instead of LILO. Now where did I see those Gnome sources again?I'll be posting from Mictlantecuhtlinux soon! ![]() |
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When i learn how to use linux, im gonna try this. |
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Well, it works now. I decided to use KDE3 instead of Gnome 1.4 or 2 because I had some problems compiling gnome-libs. Now I just need to fix this Ogg Vorbis module thing, kde-multimedia doesn't find it for some reason. Very interesting project, I recommend this if you really want to learn how Linux works and if you have the time.
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Hope you have fun with it 

I've got to use grub instead of LILO. Now where did I see those Gnome sources again?