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-There are two main methods for distributing packages for Linux.
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-* Downloading the Source (.tar.gz) means a large download, but you can compile the source to exactly what you want, optimized for your hardware. And then you can edit it if you want.
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-* Downloading binaries (.deb, .rpm, .bin etc) mean a smaller download that has been pre-compiled for a system that almost invariably IsNotYours.
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-FreeBSD has a system called Ports where you can download and install something from scratch:
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- # cd /usr/ports/category/application
- # make install
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-Gentoo (see
[InstallingGentoo
]) has a system called Portage which combines the best of package management from something like debian with the power of BSD Ports:
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- # emerge application
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-If you don't specifically want a source based distribution, don't get one. Especially if your PC is <1ghz and if you're on a modem
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+Describe
[SourceBased
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