Posted on Monday, July 29 @ 07:48:49 PDT by pauline
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Hi, here are some observations based on 100% experience (no "I guess" or "should be")...
I use my computer for calculations... quantum mechanical chemistry problems. I have a dual athlon and those things are taxed to 100% most of the time. Every calculation I do has a log file and every element of every calculation is timed, so I have very good tabs on performance. Since calculations can take days each, performance is important to me. I've tried many distros, here are my results...
* Worst: redhat (don't know why... i386 optimized maybe?)
* Better: gentoo or Mandrake (no real noticeable difference)
* Far better: Mandrake with selective components recompiled with Intel compiler (yes, even though it's an athlon, it helps a LOT!)
Why is Mandrake better than gentoo with selective recompilations? Because you avoid a configuration nightmare. With Mandrake I can do a full install in less than half an hour, recompile a few RPMS and go go go! Another advantage is low maintenance.
Austin
Canada
07.29.2002