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Is Gentoo still popular?
But Gentoo Linux slowly lost popularity over time and is now a pale shadow of its former self in terms of usage and mind-share among Linux users (though there are still some die-hard Gentoo users left on Reddit).
Is Gentoo worth the hassle?
gentoo is worth the effort if you want to learn how Linux works below the surface. I learned more from using gentoo for a couple of years than all the many years of using other distros. There are many things to configure and tinker with when using gentoo that make it a lot of fun to use and a good learning experience.
Is Gentoo a distro?
Gentoo Linux (pronounced /ˈdʒɛntuː/ JEN-too) is a Linux distribution built using the Portage package management system. Unlike a binary software distribution, the source code is compiled locally according to the user’s preferences and is often optimized for the specific type of computer.
Is Gentoo fast?
Gentoo is not a matter of speed, although it can be faster than some others because you can use optimizations when compiling and linking (and you can use SSE3 instruction set if you processor has it), but this doesn’t really improve speed very much.
Is Sabayon Linux dead?
Sabayon is still around! We’re still here! We’re sure some of you are wondering when the next release will happen, or if we’re even still alive. Well, rest assured, we’re here and doing all kinds of work on Sabayon to make the best release possible for you!
Why is Gentoo good?
Gentoo allows users to configure which software features they wish to install, instead of the “one size fits all” approach of many binary-based distributions. Gentoo can run in a wide range of environments, from embedded systems and virtual containers (LXC, OpenVZ, etc.) through to large cluster machines.
What is the deal with Gentoo?
What is Gentoo? Gentoo is a free operating system based on Linux that can be automatically optimized and customized for just about any application or need. Extreme configurability, performance, and a top-notch user and developer community are all hallmarks of the Gentoo experience.