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Does anyone actually use Gentoo? Why?
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Full time user of Gentoo since 20+ years here. Oll servers, workstations, laptops and even on an android tablet once.
It's not complicated at all, mostly just different from anything else. And truly configurable to the last bit.
Edit: it seems there aren't may gentooers here, AMA :)
Hallmark of a true gentoo user.
Nothing's difficult if you know how to do it
Free climbing?
Really, it's mostly understand what your are doing and editing text files. Much easier and better documentation than most other distro.