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Most distros are distributed as binaries. But since the source is available and the licenses allow distribution, it's much easier to just recompile the thing.
by JetSpiegel 8y ago
Most distros are distributed as binaries.
But since the source is available and the licenses allow distribution, it's much easier to just recompile the thing.
Binary compatibility is not valued if you can just recompile the source. Why waste brain cells maintaining compatibilty when the compiler can bake you a new compatible binary?
- badsectoracula 8y agoBecause your users might be actually using more software than what you deem worthy to put in your distribution.
- JetSpiegel 8y agoMost, if not all, distros have no vendor-level restrictions on repository choice, you can make your own.