Practical information – Tips and tricks

• Generel

  • Always build packages
  • Watch out when upgrading GCC – save the old one!
  • Use Package Injection if you use rpm/dpkg.
  • Use distcc.samba.org
  • Use ccache.samba.org

• Gentoo as a Server

  • Use a Buildhost
  • Remove gcc and other Buildtools from production servers
  • Use stable

• Gentoo as a Desktop

  • Use Stable – Test unstable on a test system
  • Maintain both test and running system via chroot