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Does anyone use gentoo?
Gentoo has fostered one of the most helpful communities of any Linux distribution: there are almost a thousand users in the #gentoo (webchat) IRC channel on Libera. Chat at any time. Almost anyone can help with virtually any issue a user may have.
What are the differences between gentoo and Arch?
Probably the biggest difference is that gentoo provides source packages while arch provides pre compiled binaries. Arch also only supports x86 machines although it has been ported to other architectures with some success. Gentoo uses this older init system by default, but is aided by OpenRC.
Should I use gentoo or arch?
I would say that Arch would have a larger selection of packages compared to Gentoo, while Gentoo allows fine-grained control of specific packages features via USE flags. However, most packages are available in source code. So you can fairly easily build them to suit whatever package manager you may be using.
Is gentoo a distro?
Gentoo Linux (pronounced /ˈdʒɛntuː/ JEN-too) is a Linux distribution built using the Portage package management system. Unlike a binary software distribution, the source code is compiled locally according to the user’s preferences and is often optimized for the specific type of computer.
Is Arch faster than gentoo?
Gentoo/Funtoo Linux The Gentoo packages and base system are built directly from source code according to user-specified USE flags. This generally makes Arch quicker to build and update, and allows Gentoo to be more systemically customizable.
Is Gentoo hard to use?
The main advantage to using Gentoo Linux is its performance and customization. Another major disadvantage of Gentoo Linux is the difficulty factor. You can not expect to install this distro easily and have it work out-of-the-box. Mastering Gentoo requires an investment in time to navigate its steep learning curve.
What’s the difference between Funtoo and Gentoo distribution choice?
The main noticeable difference is in syncing (via git in funtoo) and the contents of default overlays, which for funtoo include perl-experimental from what I remember. Not the answer you’re looking for? Browse other questions tagged gentoo distribution-choice funtoo or ask your own question.
What do you need to know about Funtoo Linux?
Funtoo Linux is a community-developed Linux meta-distribution. If you use Funtoo Linux, you are welcome to contribute to its development via code.funtoo.org without going through any special procedure or complicated approval process. See Development Guide for more information on how to contribute to Funtoo.
Which is better for Arch, Gentoo or Funtoo?
Gentoo users who have been through a major libpng update will understand why this is nice. That package should really be multislot or something, since its ABI compatibility is so bad. As someone who too has been running Arch and has switched to Gentoo recently, I’d suggest to go with Gentoo first.
What do I need to install Funtoo on my computer?
Enjoy! In order to install Funtoo Linux, you will first need to boot your computer using a Linux-based Live CD or USB stick. We currently recommend the Gentoo Minimal Installation CD as it contains a modern kernel and updated booting for UEFI systems, and is a quick download.