Re:How and why I transitioned to Linux, and how you can too
by bubblethink on Saturday January 19, 2019 @11:22PM
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I mean that is essentially how all science is done. It has to go through peer review for it to be worth anything. So that is a strong point. You second point is also an exaggeration. You typically wouldn't compile anything (unless you want to). All supported distros will provide binary updates.
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Re:How and why I transitioned to Linux, and how you can too
by AnIdiotOnTheNet on Saturday January 19, 2019 @11:30PM
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> I mean that is essentially how all science is done.
Installing software shouldn't have to be a formal scientific discipline. It isn't rocket science unless you make it rocket science so you have an excuse to invent package managers.
> All supported distros will provide binary updates.
Eventually. On their own schedule. If you want (or need) the latest driver as soon as the vendor says it is ready, you'll be compiling. Otherwise you have to wait for the kernel maintainers, then the distributors.