Mike Myers wrote:
I just wanted to add something to the original post.
I've recently began experimenting with Debian and noticed their updating
system is exactly like what I was asking about. Basically, there's
package updates, and then there's distro updates. Why is it
unreasonable for Gentoo to have something like this? I think it would
help Gentoo a lot in the server market, where scalability is important.
While this is true, one of the differentiating points of Gentoo is
precisely the build-from-source idea (there are plenty of binary update
distros out there).
One other thing - to actually do what you are suggesting requires a fair
number of extra volunteers to maintain these package updates. Now I'm
not saying its not possible, or even a bad idea mind - just wore work...
and maybe that effort might be better spent on keeping the current
momentum and quality of Gentoo as it is (or improving it)...
Cheers
Mark
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