Gentoo

Gentoo

Gentoo Foundation
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About

Gentoo Linux is a free, open-source Linux operating system designed for users who want extensive control over software installation, system configuration, and performance optimization. The distribution uses a source-based approach that allows software to be compiled with settings tailored to specific hardware and user requirements. Its Portage package management system handles software installation, dependency resolution, updates, and package customization through configurable USE flags. Gentoo follows a rolling release model, providing continuous access to software updates without requiring traditional major operating system upgrades. Users can configure desktop environments, Linux kernels, system services, security features, and development tools according to their needs. Gentoo supports desktop computers, servers, embedded devices, and multiple processor architectures, making it suitable for development, infrastructure management, and specialized computing environments.

About

Void is a general purpose operating system, based on the monolithic Linux kernel. Its package system allows you to quickly install, update and remove software; software is provided in binary packages or can be built directly from sources with the help of the XBPS source packages collection. It is available for a variety of platforms. Software packages can be built natively or cross compiled through the XBPS source packages collection. Unlike trillions of other existing distros, Void is not a modification of an existing distribution. Void's package manager and build system have been written from scratch. Void Linux supports both the musl and GNU libc implementations, patching incompatible software when necessary and working with upstream developers to improve the correctness and portability of their projects.

Platforms Supported

Windows Not Supported
Mac Not Supported
Linux Supported
Cloud Not Supported
On-Premises Not Supported
iPhone Not Supported
iPad Not Supported
Android Not Supported
Chromebook Not Supported

Platforms Supported

Windows Not Supported
Mac Not Supported
Linux Supported
Cloud Not Supported
On-Premises Not Supported
iPhone Not Supported
iPad Not Supported
Android Not Supported
Chromebook Not Supported

Audience

Experienced Linux users, software developers, system administrators, DevOps engineers, security researchers, infrastructure engineers, embedded systems developers, open-source contributors, performance enthusiasts, and organizations seeking a highly customizable, source-based operating system with granular package configuration and system optimization capabilities

Audience

IT teams looking for a general purpose Operating System based on the monolithic Linux kernel

Support

Phone Support Not Supported
24/7 Live Support Not Supported
Online Supported

Support

Phone Support Not Supported
24/7 Live Support Not Supported
Online Supported

API

Offers API Not Supported

API

Offers API Not Supported

Screenshots and Videos

Screenshots and Videos

Pricing

Free
Free Version Supported
Free Trial Not Supported

Pricing

No information available.
Free Version Not Supported
Free Trial Not Supported

Reviews/Ratings

Overall 0.0 / 5
ease 0.0 / 5
features 0.0 / 5
design 0.0 / 5
support 0.0 / 5

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Reviews/Ratings

Overall 4.5 / 5
ease 5.0 / 5
features 4.5 / 5
design 5.0 / 5
support 3.5 / 5

Pros & Cons from Real Users

Pros

  • -Cutting edge -XPBS installer is easy to learn as it follows Arch's Pacman commands closely -RunIt init system instead of SystemD. - Can install via Calimares or CMD - Musl or Glibc
  • I used 3-4 years Arc Linux by the way. Then I decided to use Void Linux. It is fast, rolling release and stable.

Cons

  • -No AUR -New distro=less programs -Musl isn't standard in Linux,BSD or Microsoft, it's the future but software programmers need to catch up to the new ways, as it's superior by a LARGE MARGIN.
  • Not famous as much as Arch Linux which deserves more. For that why sometimes you may face lack of documentary but if you have a general Linux knowledge you may overcome all problems.

Training

Documentation Supported
Webinars Not Supported
Live Online Not Supported
In Person Supported

Training

Documentation Supported
Webinars Not Supported
Live Online Not Supported
In Person Not Supported

Company Information

Gentoo Foundation
Founded: 1999
United States
www.gentoo.org

Company Information

Void Linux
voidlinux.org

Alternatives

Alternatives

Gentoo

Gentoo

Gentoo Foundation
YUM

YUM

Red Hat

Categories

Operating Systems Supported

Categories

Operating Systems Supported

Integrations

Elixir Supported
CUPS-PDF Supported
Pinguzo Supported
Portage Supported
SkySilk Supported
Zero Install Supported
phpMyAdmin Supported

Integrations

Elixir Supported
CUPS-PDF Not Supported
Pinguzo Not Supported
Portage Not Supported
SkySilk Not Supported
Zero Install Not Supported
phpMyAdmin Not Supported
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