On Thu, 2004-08-12 at 09:14, Vampir0 Ner0 wrote: > > If you are working/learning about the intricacies of the 2.6 kernel, > > Gentoo step you right into the middle of learning, selecting, and > > compiling, including your compiler options. >
???? so ... > > > Debian is wonderful, but, maybe it needs a 100% sourcecode compile > > process option, or at least a document where one could go down that > > path to see what/how it was done? > have you ever seen the new maintainers guide for example ;) > > When you need new things, such as H.264, you are forced to use sid. > no one can force to me ;)) , it's a matter of choices > > All things equal, there is a ready, documented path to get to the > > point of being able to work on any or all aspects of a linux kernel > > build, device drivers, or application porting work,on the gentoo path. > contributions welcome! > > Debian sid is less documented, in my opinion. > :) > > Let's face it, most of linux's problems are a result on not being > > about to recruit a sufficient talent pool of low level embedded > > developers. Most of those that do convert (after a convoluted learning > > path) end up at a proprietary shop that puts linux on a processor, and > > hides the key low level details..... > you could make the diference :) > > I do recognize that the biggest impediment is the silicon vendors and > > their close relationship to the embedded tool vendors. It things > > remain obscure and the tools run on MS, it's a proprietary club. > > >:o What a shit! > .... Best regards. -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]