[ILUG] Suggestions for best 64 bit Linux distro?

[Conor Wynne]

> On Wed, Jun 22, 2005 at 07:31:28PM +0100, Conor Wynne mentioned:
>> >> I used gentoo optimised to bits on a p120, and noticed a decent
>> increase
>> >> compared to RH / Suse.
>> > What program are you talking about?
>> > The kernel?
>> The entire distribution, not just the kernel.
>
>  You noticed a decent increase on the who *whole distribution* ? Even
> "vim" was faster ?

_Especially_ vim :-0

> Conor, I doubt a jedi could feel the speed up in
> *everything*...

Yeah, your dead right, when I think about it, debian/ubuntu would likely
have been as fast on that box. It was probably down to Redhat being a bit
bloaty what with its installing tons of things I never asked for.

For example, why does Redhat install things like pcmcia on servers?
Debian does not, it just installs what you ask for. I never appreciated
that in the past. I have come to believe that Debian is the best distro
around.

On an OT note, I got my R6 back today with a lovely new motor.
Anyone want to buy a "gentoo accellerated" vespa px200 ? Its deadly,
excellent fueling (try's not to split sides lauging), great fuel economy
(that bit is true), excellent brakes - as long as you realise its a "put
put" and not a real bike. Mail me off list if your interested.

> John
>
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Regards
Conor.

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