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Gentoo Linux is a versatile and fast, completely free Linux distribution for x86, PowerPC, UltraSparc and Alpha systems that's geared towards Linux power users. Unlike other distros, this has an advanced package management system called Portage. Portage is a true ports system in the tradition of BSD ports, but is Python-based and sports a number of advanced features including dependencies, fine-grained package management, "fake" (OpenBSD-style) installs, path sandboxing, safe unmerging, system profiles, virtual packages, config file management, and more.
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Tene
Reviewing 2007.0 (May 8, 2007)
Very easy to configure, very easy to maintain, very easy to adapt!
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maxkit
Reviewing 2007.0 (May 8, 2007)
Personally I prefer FreeBSD, but I have been working with Gentoo for a long time.
This is the best Linux system - you can choose what and how to compile, not just use packages with "default" options compiled by distributor. You always have a choice using Gentoo Linux.
I think, previous complain about "serious disto" meant a "quick distro" :-)
Yes, Gentoo takes more time to install, but after that it works like a charm, and you always can have what *you* want, not what has been chosen by someone for you. -
hondamanReviewing 2007.0 (May 8, 2007)
Not a bad distro if you have lots of time to waste. And I mean LOTS! Clearly a geeks distro. If you want a serious distro, dont waste your time here.
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robmanic44
Reviewing 2007.0 (May 8, 2007)
If you're a real linux geek this is what you want. Gentoo has the power to make your system sing. Definitely not for amateurs. I had this running my old server, but it consumed a great deal of my time. This is truly mind-blowing.
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