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Why should I switch to gentoo?Fix/Answerdownload a liveCD from a gentoo mirror nearby and install it :) Description:Here are some points pro and contra gentoo: pro: - flexibility and control over the system - very fast security response and updated packages - great community including huge forum, active irc help channels and more - every packet gets compiled with flags for YOUR machine - very good documentation - gentoo is about choices, YOU pick what you want to have installed or what the programs should support. - excellent dependency management - your system can be cutting edge or using only stable packages, your choice. - to see what packages got updated in the last 2 days, look on the bottom right panel on this site. - once it is installed, updating/upgrading packages and system works with minimal work. - You wont have to reinstall the system when a new version is released. Gentoo has no install versions. (Only the LiveCD has this) contra: - installing packages takes longer, because every packet gets compiled (see pro entry about compiling) - install process is hand work, no "click next" graphical auto-installer
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