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    Is gentoo right for this?

    Discussion in 'Linux Compatibility and Software' started by graycolor, Feb 24, 2010.

  1. graycolor

    graycolor Notebook Evangelist

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    I just bought an old thinkpad x31 and I want the lightest most hardcore linux on it. I know gentoo will compile like crazy, but I think it fits me best. My question is since this machine is 5 years old, is it a good idea to install gentoo? Gentoo will surely decrease it's life, but by how much? :confused:
     
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    You can compile package on other faster machine.
     
    yejun, Feb 24, 2010
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    graycolor Notebook Evangelist

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    Please explain I'm not an actual Gentoo user, but I do like how minimalistic Gentoo is. So, do I just compile using Ubuntu for example and transfer the binary to the Gentoo machine. The only thing I have to compile on the Gentoo would be my kernel right?

    Sorry I'm still a newb at Linux.
     
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    You need to compile gentoo package on gentoo.
    If you are new at Linux, you will be completely wasting your time fiddling with gentoo.
    My advice will be archlinux, chakra live cd, ubuntu or mint Linux.
     
    yejun, Feb 24, 2010
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