On Thu, 25 Feb 2021 09:51:25 +0000, Michael wrote: > > Besides, wouldn't each of the incremental processes over the last year > > have been possible? ;-) > > Yes, it would have been, but what is the benefit of updating multiple > packages many times over, instead of doing it just once?
One benefit, and it may be an important one depending on the usage of this system, is that you keep the system running without significant interruptions. My immediate thought when I saw this was the same as John's. Now that portage is available over git, pull in a commit from a month to a week after the last update, update the system, rinse and repeat. Another benefit is that it can be a good way of heating the house at this time of year ;-) -- Neil Bothwick PCMCIA: People Can't Memorize Computer Industry Acronyms
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