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On Monday 14 Nov 2005 8:34 am, James wrote: |
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> I'm trying to figure out is exactly what (processor related) |
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> flags to set in make.conf which processor flags to set |
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> on package by package basis. |
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> Any futher docs on these P4 flags and there merits are welcome. |
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> James |
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AFAIK use flags are never processor specific. They are package specific. They |
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enable/disable the features of a package. Mentioning use flags |
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in /etc/make.conf enables use flags at global level which saves you from |
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mentioning them everytime you want to install a package. |
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If you don't want to mention them in make.conf then just check the use flags |
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of a particular package by passing "-pv" with emerge command and then mention |
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the ones you like in package.use. I personally use the package.use method as |
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there is less chance of b0rking your system that way (it is just my thinking) |
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and have more control over what feature goes in which package. |
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To read more about use flags check out |
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http://gentoo-wiki.com/FAQ_USE_Flags |
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http://gentoo-portage.com/USE |
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You can also get package specific use flags explanation from |
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gentoo-portage.com. |
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Abhay |
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