Re: [gentoo-user] Re: Lowest common denominator compile

[Grant]

>> It truly sounds great but the devil is in the details in my particular
>> environment.  If I feel like I'm outgrowing my script (and maybe even
>> if I don't) I'll dig into ansible.  How big of a duty is the
>> implementation?
>
> Implementation is easy, it's just another Python app with a config file.
>
> Then there's some associated work around getting your SSH setup the way
> you want it with the correct users and passwords and keys and enough
> access control that you feel safe. Nothing new there, you likely already
> have all that already. If not, well ssh isn't exactly new to you :-)
>
> The bulk of the work is in thinking and planning what you want to
> achieve. You have to have a very clear picture of the end goal so you
> can build towards it; this part is exactly like thinking your way
> through code you intend to write. This part depends on how complex your
> stuff is and how many exceptions you have to the rule.
>
> You're the only one that knows if the result will be worth while, so
> like all new toys I suppose the best approach is to tinker with it a
> bit, see if you like it, then decide if you think it worthwhile to proceed.


Will do, thanks Alan.

- Grant