“Dare to Be a Linux Pro: Gentoo Takes a Leap to Precompiled Packages”
Linux users thrive on the thrill of standing out among the crowd. While Ubuntu users may lack shame, those who have conquered Linux From Scratch or hand-compiled their code using a microscopic chisel reign supreme. But brace yourselves, Gentoo fans, because your beloved source-only distro has just announced a major change – precompiled binary packages are now available.
Some may see this as the beginning of the end, but for Gentoo, it means a chance to reach more users and inspire them to take their Linux skills to the next level. As Jenny’s Daily Drivers OS review piece approaches, we may still stick to the source-only option, but let’s not deny the temptation to simply download those binaries.
Speaking of taking Linux to the next level, this article is being written on a Manjaro machine, or as some call it, “Arch-for-cowards”. Maybe not at the top of the pecking order, but certainly higher than the mundane Ubuntu users. Want to hear a personal story of removing those Linux training wheels? Keep reading, but be warned – using a magnifying glass just won’t cut it.