[ale] redhat vs. suse

[Geoffrey]

Chris Ricker wrote:
> On Thu, 30 Jan 2003, Geoffrey wrote:
> 
> 
>>They are both rpm based.  Red Hat installs 386 based binaries, in that 
>>they are targeted for a safer build.  SuSE installs 586/686 (can't 
>>remember which), which to me, seem to run faster.
> 
> 
> I'd be *very* surprised if this is true. Red Hat ships 686-optimized
> 386-compatible binaries, and I'm sure that's what SuSE does too. I don't
> have 8.1 around to look at, but that's what the 7.3 box I have does....

Just checked it out and it appears you are correct.  So, something to be 
said for the gentoo approach, if you've got the time.

Thanks for setting me straight, I tell enough lies when I come back from 
a fishing trip...


-- 
Until later: Geoffrey		esoteric at 3times25.net

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Think about it...

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