compiling programs
 

hey!

i have a very n00b question - what exactly happens when you compile a binary program on your distro of linux?? and why would you want to do that rather than just use a pre-compiled one?
i compiled samba 3.0* yesterday and it took about an hour on my old machine -then didn't work anyway. i'm just curious :)


-disorderly

It gives you full control over how, what and where to install to. You can compile to suit your hardware and other needs as well for maximum performance, etc.

ah ok thanks - i think have ALOT to learn before i understand how to customize for my hardware....

-disorderly :)