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On Saturday, 26 February 2022 12:10:49 GMT Michael wrote: |
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> This is the page which explains how to build binary packages on one host and |
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> then install them on other PCs, without having to re-complile/rebuild them |
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> from source: |
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> https://wiki.gentoo.org/wiki/Binary_package_guide |
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> It saves a lot of time, especially if you want to update slower machines. |
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I've been using this method, or something very like it, for 10 years or more. |
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My workstation does all the compiling of packages, with the client box's |
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portage directory exported to it over NFS. Then the client has only to unzip |
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the package and install the files. Well, of course it has to run all its |
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dependency calculations first, but provided that I keep the systems in step |
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that's all it has to do. |
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Feel free to ask about any wrinkles you'd like help with. |
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Regards, |
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Peter. |