Gentoo is a source-based distro built for power users. It's designed for maximum usability; most of the installation process is automated. (LiveCD, bootstrap.sh, stage tarballs... it's all there so you can get up and running in a hurry.)
In contrast, Linux From Scratch is more designed for people who are interested in learning about the internals of a Linux system. There's no bootstrap.sh; you do everything by hand.
If you're looking for a kickass source distro with a minimum of hassle, use Gentoo. If you want to know the nitty gritty details of how a linux system works, check out LFS.
Come on... on slashdot, of all sites, you should at least make your bs compatible with as many platforms as possible. How about Alt-F4, Command-Q (if you can't find it, don't worry), Ctrl+Alt+Backspace?:-)
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Gentoo is a source-based distro built for power users. It's designed for maximum usability; most of the installation process is automated. (LiveCD, bootstrap.sh, stage tarballs... it's all there so you can get up and running in a hurry.)
In contrast, Linux From Scratch is more designed for people who are interested in learning about the internals of a Linux system. There's no bootstrap.sh; you do everything by hand.
If you're looking for a kickass source distro with a minimum of hassle, use Gentoo. If you want to know the nitty gritty details of how a linux system works, check out LFS.
My Open B.S. Detector is making the most awful screeching noise.....
Shouldn't the moderation system be switched around on April Fools' day?
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Come on... on slashdot, of all sites, you should at least make your bs compatible with as many platforms as possible. How about Alt-F4, Command-Q (if you can't find it, don't worry), Ctrl+Alt+Backspace?