Of course I run gentoo and I like it to stick to the latest (masked) Gnome version. As it is quite a task to control every package prior to adding it to package.keywords, I worte upgrade_all.
‘upgrade_all’ walks through ‘world’ and finds all packages that would be downgraded on next emerge, shows the according eix-stanza and prompts before adding a stablilizing line to package.keywords. Though it’s a quick shot it works for me, so feel free to edit and extend it, but don’t forget to let me know.
Hi, Super post, Need to mark it on Digg
I’ve used Gentoo quite a bit a nbumer of years ago, but am glad I stepped forward to Ubuntu.Your posts have brought back a lot of memories, but no nostalgic ones. Many of the points you mark as strong points of Gentoo I am happy to be rid of.Many things even sound archaïc. Compiling your packages? Manually merging config files?And everything else is in Ubuntu.Disclaimer: I have noticed I am not as hard-core as many nerds. I am a pragmatic person, and my OS is a productivity tool, not a hobby of mine. It needs to work, fast and efficiënt with as little customising needed as possible.