submitted 11 months ago by BeautifulPain@lemmy.world to c/linux@lemmy.ml

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I mean, is it really worth it to compile every single program that I install? Wouldn't that be a waste of time? I am inclined to try it out but on the other hand idk

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[-] fubo@lemmy.world 8 points 11 months ago

What are you coming from? Have you used Linux systems previously? Have you ever compiled anything ever? (Serious question. When I first installed Linux, I hadn't.)

Are you talking about a desktop PC? Laptop? Mac Mini?

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