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On Fri, Jun 10, 2011 at 17:13, Perenaster <perenaster@××××××××××.com> wrote: |
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> Hey, |
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> I dont't know if this is the right list I'm writing to but I want to use |
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> Gentoo as server. My aim is a small as possible installation of an OS with |
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> only the modules I want. So I thought Gentoo might be the OS of choice. Is |
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> it suitable for an server or should I look for an other distro? |
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You know, we have a mailing list dedicated for those using Gentoo as |
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servers : gentoo-server |
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That said... |
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Depends on your definition of 'suitable'. |
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If you're more focused on 'only the things I need and nothing else' |
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a.k.a 'pedal-to-the-metal performance optimized for my system', then |
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the answer is a resounding : YES |
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If you want quick and (relatively) painless ( = fast ) updates, then |
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Gentoo's not really suitable for you. |
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Unless you want to take the time and pains to learn and implement an |
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'update server' who will perform the binary package creation. |
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(imagine trying emerge --update @world for 100 servers) |
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> Is there anything in particular that I have to mention at the installation? |
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Well, just use the hardened stage3, hardened profile, and hardened sources. |
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Oh, and config the kernel manually, of course :-) |
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> Thanks in advance, |
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> Tom |
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Rgds, |
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Pandu E Poluan |
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