I've noticed that online updates appear to be compiled from source. Does this mean that they've been compiled specifically for the cpu (AMD, P4 etc.). If so, would it be possible to make the entire system compiled for specific cpu, by "updating" everything?
On Fri, 2004-09-03 at 10:19 -0400, James Knott wrote:
I've noticed that online updates appear to be compiled from source.
I'm not sure if I understand you correctly. SuSE have compiled them from source, yes, of course. They're not compiled locally on your machine when you install them. That's a gentoo thing (and *BSD)
Does this mean that they've been compiled specifically for the cpu (AMD, P4 etc.).
SuSE compiles them for generic i586, except for glibc which has an i586 and an i686 version Of course the x86_64 version has its own updates
If so, would it be possible to make the entire system compiled for specific cpu, by "updating" everything?
Not just by running online update, no. You'd have to recompile all the rpms, giving proper --target parameters, possibly editing the rpm config flags if you want to use more aggressive optimising CFLAGS and CXXFLAGS
Anders Johansson wrote:
On Fri, 2004-09-03 at 10:19 -0400, James Knott wrote:
I've noticed that online updates appear to be compiled from source.
I'm not sure if I understand you correctly. SuSE have compiled them from source, yes, of course. They're not compiled locally on your machine when you install them. That's a gentoo thing (and *BSD)
Then what is the option to remove sources about? Are they not referring to source code?
On Fri, 2004-09-03 at 10:33 -0400, James Knott wrote:
Anders Johansson wrote:
On Fri, 2004-09-03 at 10:19 -0400, James Knott wrote:
I've noticed that online updates appear to be compiled from source.
I'm not sure if I understand you correctly. SuSE have compiled them from source, yes, of course. They're not compiled locally on your machine when you install them. That's a gentoo thing (and *BSD)
Then what is the option to remove sources about? Are they not referring to source code?
No, it refers to the (precompiled) packages you download. It's an extremely poor choice of words, I agree
The Friday 2004-09-03 at 10:33 -0400, James Knott wrote:
Then what is the option to remove sources about? Are they not referring to source code?
(in YOU) Certainly not. They refer to the local copy of the rpm YOU douwnloaded and installed. You may choose to delete it, or keep it: depends on how fast is your internet connection. If fast, you can delete and retrieve any time if needed. If you use a modem, certainly save them: if you need to reinstall it saves hours, even days. -- Cheers, Carlos Robinson
On Sat, 4 Sep 2004 03:06:02 +0200 (CEST) "Carlos E. R."
The Friday 2004-09-03 at 10:33 -0400, James Knott wrote:
Then what is the option to remove sources about? Are they not referring to source code?
(in YOU)
Certainly not. They refer to the local copy of the rpm YOU douwnloaded
and
installed. You may choose to delete it, or keep it: depends on how fast is your internet connection. If fast, you can delete and retrieve any time if needed. If you use a modem, certainly save them: if you need to reinstall it saves hours, even days.
I save them because I only have highspeed access on a monthly basis and I have two boxes so I update the one with the CDRW and then use the disk for the other. CWSIV ________________________________________________________________ Get your name as your email address. Includes spam protection, 1GB storage, no ads and more Only $1.99/ month - visit http://www.mysite.com/name today!
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