Using Gentoo Linux in K-12 School's Computer Lab

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GHCA recently updated all their computers to run the Gentoo distribution of the Linux operating system. This video interviews system administrator Michael Surran, exploring the details as to why the school switched to Gentoo and how Gentoo is used to improve productivity and functionality. Of particular interest is the use of distributed compiled computing (distcc) among the 20 Athlon computers to greatly speed the software building process.

Category: Howto
Uploaded: July 2nd, 2006 @ 6:06 pm
Author: extraketchup

Length: 02:41
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Tags: clusters compiler computers distcc distributed gentoo houlton lab linux maine open software source surran

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