The Speed Factor -- Kubuntu vs. Gentoo

[Michael Leone]

Derek Broughton wrote:
> Robert Tilley wrote:
> 
>> What are the major obstacles to running a lightning-fast Linux workstation
>> with easy package management?
>>
>> Kubuntu is a dream for ease of installation and application management. 
>> This
>> comes at a price.  Kubuntu must run on a generic PC with as many drivers
>> as possible. 
> 
> And the "price" is what?

Bloat? Using generic drivers, possibly, instead of optimized ones. Many 
more options compiled into the kernel, that aren't needed by your 
specific installation, perhaps.

Any OS can be fine-tuned; I think his request was more of a general "How 
do I fine tune my Linux installation?". Services that can be shut off, 
etc. This is different for all users, of course.

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