More specifically, Portage. I know use flags and “optimization” are all the hype, but really, would the average user even see a benefit from customizing all their use flags? Especially a benefit that compensates for the constant compilation?

I installed it once to help grow my e-peen, but immediately switched back to Arch after watching my system compile.

Those who daily drive it, do compilation and use flags annoy you, and do you see any real benefit?

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    1 year ago

    and it is usually one time, unless you plan to add or remove features

    you don’t update your system? this is what turned me away from gentoo. i setup my system just the way i wanted but everytime you upgrade you re-compile everything again and again. and some of those updates require some tinkering.

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      1 year ago

      You misunderstood. The configuration is one time. Updates and patches gets configured according to your configuration.

      FYI, The updates you get are also pre-compiled by the distro team, and are compiled with generic flag to ensure compatibility.