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[ILUG] Suggestions for best 64 bit Linux distro?

[ILUG] Suggestions for best 64 bit Linux distro?

nadir at compsoc.nuigalway.ie nadir at compsoc.nuigalway.ie
Wed Jun 29 13:39:13 IST 2005


> Since running Gentoo necessarily implies running binaries which have not
> been
> tested to anywhere near the same extent, I believe it would be insane to use
> it for anything critical.
>
> Yes, I know several people have said they use Gentoo, and their computer
> isn't
> broken, but that's hardly the point.  The point is how sure can you be that
> there isn't a nasty little bug in there somewhere, thats going to cause you
> trouble down the line.

hey you should work this one out with your brain 2 * 2
yes it equals 4, I get the same result with my brain.

>
> Paul's argument  about it being bleeding edge is also relevant.
>
no it's not, you can install whaever versions you want through portage, stop
talking about things you know nothing about.
> Joe
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