> portage doesn't compile anything. it tells gcc et al to do stuff. That's a difference without distinction. Portage does patch packages. So it involves itse

> portage doesn't compile anything. it tells gcc et al to do stuff. That's a difference without distinction. Portage does patch packages. So it involves itself directly in the compilation cycle. > it runs are deterministic Well, I don't think so, but good luck to you anyways.