compiling from source

Are source compiled packages really faster?

It is often a question of debate. Are packages compiled from source really faster than pre-digested ones? In other words will your Linux distribution run faster with apt or rpm packages compared to having everything compiled from source on your machine?

Created by ooviaa 14 years 38 weeks ago – Made popular 14 years 37 weeks ago
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Compile source code - and solve problems

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Building software from source - that's a bit old-school, isn't it? Who wants to wrestle with the command line, hunting down dependencies and coaxing the GCC compiler into running properly?