[ILUG] Re: Installing software on Linux (Specifically Fedora core 3)

[Robert Kiely]

On Wed, 23 Mar 2005 20:40:32 +0000 (GMT), Darragh Bailey
<felix at compsoc.nuigalway.ie> wrote:

> Of course, portage is not without its short comings with regards to
> compiling everything should you choose to do so.

David Jamison <david.jamison1 at ntlworld.com>

> I would quickly lose interest if each package took even 3 hours to install and get runnning.  > Yes by all means write good code but at least give some thought to the end user who
> is trying to operate the software!

Portage can also use pre-compiled packages if your in a rush to
install. And if you choose one package then afterwards you can
recompile it with your own custom USE flags compiler options etc. if
you want.

Rob