On 16/01/2012 01:47, V G wrote:
> The only reason I would consider a switch is for the potential speed
> increase. How much of a speed increase would I get?

You will get a negligible increase by compiling packages for your own=20
architecture with aggressive optimization and with only the options you=20
need.

You will spend hours doing so.

A cost-benefit analysis here doesn't look promising.

This article is a few years old but still very relevant:=20
http://www.linux-mag.com/id/7574/

David
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