> by switching to a non source-based distribution such as Debian. The distinction has more nuance. Source based distros like nixos don't have the same issue. T

> by switching to a non source-based distribution such as Debian. The distinction has more nuance. Source based distros like nixos don't have the same issue. The problem is more in how Gentoo builds/installs the packages than in building from source. Also with third party closed source software, you're still going to have issues, even on binary systems. Actually you could even have issues with the first party packages if they're installed in separate independent steps.