[16:03] schestowitz[TR2][16:03] schestowitz[TR2]A common problem with running Gentoo builds is concurrency. Many packages include extensive build steps that are either fully serial, or cannot fully utilize the available CPU threads throughout. This problem becomes less pronounced when running building multiple packages in parallel, but then we are risking overscheduling for packages that do take advantage of parallel builds.
[16:03] schestowitz[TR2]Fortunately, there are a few tools at our disposal that can improve the situation. Most recently, they were joined by two experimental system-wide jobservers: guildmaster and steve. In this post, Id like to provide the background on them, and discuss the problems they are facing.
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[16:05] schestowitz[TR2][16:05] schestowitz[TR2]Another highlight is that this version introduces APK-Tools v3. The new package manager version is designed to be a seamless in-place upgrade for most users, retaining the v2 package format while preparing the system for future changes.
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[16:25] schestowitz[TR2][16:25] schestowitz[TR2]In light of this, the AlmaLinux community has introduced a new Special Interest Group focused on the Media and Entertainment sector, designed to support studios working in visual effects, animation, and post-production, as licensing shifts and rising support costs affect the software ecosystem.
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[16:27] schestowitz[TR2][16:27] schestowitz[TR2]Most folks in tech enthusiast circles have heard of - or own - a Steam Deck and have possibly even installed SteamOS-based Linux distributions like Bazzite or Chimera. The small but growing backlash against Windows 11's strict hardware requirements and forced upgrades may have become evident in the latest Steam Hardware & Software Survey, which shows an all-time high of 3.20% for Linux. [16:27] schestowitz[TR2]