Is rc3 stable?

cleaker · n00b Joined: 19 Mar 2003 Posts: 3

I want to know before installing gentoo linux if I should install 1.4 rc3 or 1.2. Also is it true that gentoo is closer to freebsd than other linux distros? I think freebsd makes a great server but linux makes a better desktop os, so I'm looking into gentoo as my desktop os.

plate · Posted: Wed Mar 19, 2003 3:34 am Post subject:

This is one of the most common questions, and has of course been discussed before: Is 1.4 rc3 okay to use?

The 1.4 LiveCDs are a little more refined than the older boot media, but keep in mind that Gentoo release numbers in general don't mean much. Many people still use the 1.2 CD for booting, but they download and install 1.4 tarballs. I'd advise against installing from 1.2 stages, you'd be too far from the mainstream if you end up with a system compiled with gcc2.95 as opposed to the current 3.2.

As to the FreeBSD similarities: yes, absolutely. Ports is Portage's godfather. The prodigy is just a little more advanced...

cleaker · n00b Joined: 19 Mar 2003 Posts: 3

Thanks! I had a hunch that the release numbers didnt matter

red_over_blue · Guru Joined: 16 Dec 2002 Posts: 310

As for the rc3, I first installed Gentoo from the rc1 disk. I am currently re-installing my system from scratch with the rc3 disk for several reasons.

1. My friend also wants to use rc3 but has never installed Gentoo, so I thought I would see if I would have any problems.

2. I want to try reiserfs instead of ext3 just for fun

3. I want to try the latest development kernel just for fun (I know I wouldn't have to re-install for this, but I figured I might as well while I was at it)

Right now, I am doing the "emerge system" and have had no difficulties up to this point. None what so-ever (knock on wood).

I'm typing this from my girlfriends ibook which I also like very much. If it wasn't for linux, I would certainly be a mac guy!!!

cleaker · n00b Joined: 19 Mar 2003 Posts: 3

Macs look tempting but currently *nix handles all my needs well, that and *cough* windows for games :roll:

red_over_blue · Guru Joined: 16 Dec 2002 Posts: 310

Buy a playstation, or like me, a gamecube. I gave up on PC video games years ago. I don't like the idea of always having to have the fastest computer available just to be able to play the current games.

I love my GCN

kamikaz3 · Apprentice Joined: 06 Feb 2003 Posts: 187

the version of the live CD doesn't matter if you start from stage 1
every thing is done withe th newest packages from the internet.

If you like to install a stage then I advice RC3, this means there will be less updating after the install (but you can take an RC1 or .... and download the most recent stage 3 tarball)

So you can have a more recent system with a RC1 stage 1 then with a RC3 stage 3 (not updated)

Live Cd's are just for booting, you could also boot in an existing linux, and install it from there