(09-13-2018, 07:04 AM)Im4Tinker Wrote: Thank you for sharing you experience with the forum.
(09-12-2018, 07:27 PM)kbungo Wrote: Compiling system image (~50 minutes at -j28)
AFAIK the -j is related to how many jobs a computer can take. Suppose to have a I7 CPU, there could be 8 threads available . I suspect that the PC can't do more at once and it may cause unresponsiveness to the system. Unless we use to share the compilation load by distcc 
hello kbungo & Im4Tinker,
first.. Many thanks kbungo, for this write up..
It's going to keep me busy for a while.. ;- ]]....
so.. I'm using a Lenovo Ideapad G560,
Intel Core i5-540M, (dual core, 4 threads ) with 8GB Ram..
I've.. removed the DvD drive and install HDD caddy with 1TB HD ]]..
lots of space for the source code.. now...
so.. just a point to clarify...
Compiling system image (~50 minutes at -j28)
-j28..... ]].. I have 4 threads.. so.. are you saying..
its going to take about
6hrs.. to compile the system image ]]]]]].........
if that's the case.. I'd better start looking for a new system...
wendell from Level1Linux, put together a Workstation Linus Torvalds' Edition..
TR 2990WX Programmers Workstation: Linus Torvalds' Edition (sort of)!
kids.. no college fund for you.. Papa's Got A Brand New rig ]]]].....
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hope it helps,
k.
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ps.. Im4Tinker.. off topic..
Asus Tinker Board with Touch Screen as SSH Agent...