I use Centos. For years and years I have compiled from source Gnu Scientific Library and many, many other software packages. I write notes while doing the compiling from scratch so the next compilation of the same package is rapid. I also compile gcc (g++, etc.) from scratch. The result is that a user can stick with the old gcc and old package until he or she feels ready to move-on. Both the new and old packages are available.
Personally I cannot imagine using software applications as found in any distribution. For any user request, I compile from scratch from the software WWW site. Doesn't everybody do this? best regards, Alan Scheinine _______________________________________________ Beowulf mailing list, Beowulf@beowulf.org To change your subscription (digest mode or unsubscribe) visit http://www.beowulf.org/mailman/listinfo/beowulf
