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Subject: Re: FreeBSD and "make -j# buildworld" usability
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Buki wrote:
> Hi,
>
> I searched the archives and web a little but found many different opinions
> on stability/usability of using make -j# with buildworld (and buildkernel).
>
> So I am asking if it is a good idea to use make -j on production boxes.
>   

I use -j2 on all my dual cpu/core boxes, i don't recall ever having a 
problem with it.