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> -----Original Message----- |
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> From: Dan Farrell [mailto:dan@×××××××××.cx] |
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> Sent: Tuesday, May 22, 2007 4:27 PM |
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> To: gentoo-user@l.g.o |
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> Subject: Re: [gentoo-user] A Theoretical install Question |
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> On Tue, 22 May 2007 16:13:11 +0900 |
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> <burlingk@×××××××××.mil> wrote: |
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<snip> |
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> > The next computer I build will likely be a dual core (an X2 most |
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> > likely), so that may be an excellent option. :P |
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> I don't think you'll need much processing power to |
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> parallel-fetch. I do it on every computer with a fast enough |
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> internet connection. The real limit is disk and network for |
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> downloading, not at all processor. |
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I think RAM is an issue also. I have been messing with a laptop with |
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512MB |
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of ram, and it is nowhere near as quick as what I am used too. ^^;; |
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