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Gentoo is an open-source operating system built on the Linux kernel, designed for extensive optimization and customization to meet a wide array of applications and requirements. The Gentoo experience is characterized by its exceptional configurability, impressive performance, and a vibrant community of users and developers. Utilizing a system known as Portage, Gentoo can be tailored to serve as a secure server, a development workstation, a professional desktop, a gaming platform, an embedded solution, or virtually anything else one might require. This remarkable level of adaptability leads us to refer to Gentoo as a metadistribution. Beyond its software capabilities, Gentoo also fosters a strong community that supports the distribution's growth and sustainability. With around 250 dedicated developers and a vast network of knowledgeable users, many of whom are specialists in various fields, Gentoo thrives through collaboration. The project not only empowers users to make the most of Gentoo but also provides essential resources such as documentation, infrastructure, release engineering, software porting, quality assurance, security maintenance, and system hardening, among other contributions to the ecosystem. This collective effort ensures that Gentoo remains a top choice for those looking for a robust and flexible operating system.

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The Portage Development Project aims to create a continuously evolving and improving tool for package management and installation. Its developers strive to establish a cohesive system that minimizes issues, focusing on aspects like backward compatibility, automation, and user-friendliness. Issues are identified and resolved through the Gentoo bug tracker, while communication among developers is facilitated via the gentoo-portage-dev mailing list. Additionally, the #gentoo-portage IRC channel on the Libera.Chat network serves as another platform for interaction. The overarching objective of the Portage project is to achieve a smooth integration of tools for both developers and users, thereby enhancing the development and upkeep of Gentoo packages. This involves not only enhancing Portage itself but also improving related tools and ensuring our APIs provide value to other applications in the ecosystem. By fostering collaboration and communication among developers, the project seeks to continually innovate and streamline the package management experience.

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Zero Install
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Integrations

Bugzilla
CUPS-PDF
Elixir
Gentoo
Pinguzo
Portage
SkySilk
Zero Install
phpMyAdmin

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Vendor Details

Company Name

Gentoo Foundation

Founded

1999

Country

United States

Website

www.gentoo.org

Vendor Details

Company Name

Portage

Website

wiki.gentoo.org/wiki/Project:Portage

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