[distcc] Bootable distcc node

[daPlumber]

> From: Dan Kegel 
> Sent: Tuesday, March 16, 2004 12:15
> 
> I can see that not having to install anything on the Windows box is
> an advantage for the bootable CD approach.  However, that removes
> the Windows box from normal operation.  My approach leaves the box
> usable as a Windows box while making it available as a node in
> the distcc network.   I haven't verified performance yet -- 
> it's likely
> that the cygwin approach isn't quite as fast as the native 
> linux approach --
> but the slightly lower performance might be worth it in return for
> not having to deprive the Windows box owners of the use of 
> their machines
> sometimes.

You haven't had to deal with the average Windows IT department much have
you? :-)

It's pretty easy to get permission to do something non-disruptive, and a
bootable cd counts. There are a lot of systems that would otherwise be
powered down or not used outside of "office hours". Not to mention that I
think that a bootable cd is easier to create than a "SETI at Home" style
screensaver.

I think there's more than enough room for both approaches?

REgards
James Dean