Distributed Compiling


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I usually use distcc to distribute the compiling process, if I'm compiling something that might take a while...

is there ANY REASON why I shouldn't be able to, instead of using the comps on the local network to compile like normal, but use a computer (i.e. friends computer) outside of the local network, through the internet, as long as that person mapped whatever port I set to use from their switch/reuter to their specific PC?

What I'm really asking: Is there any SECURITY risks involved with this process?

Just wondering. :)

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erm, ok, yeah, I kinda knew that, I was really wondering, what are the SECURITY RISKS of having this distributed compile session through the internet, wherein perhaps the data could be read by outsiders and/or a possible easy entry-way for hackers.

(I care about if it makes it easier to gain entrance to a machine, because this is some BIG stuff that could take quite a while to compile, even with my local cluster working on it)

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I sincerely doubt that (even if a malicious hacker was sniffing internet traffic, and knew what he was looking for) anyone could insert bad code into the stream. I mean, that distcc sends fragments to each PC, and nearly random packets would go over the internet to your friend's PC. There would be no real way to insert a constructed snippet of code. Only fragments into random places. It would be non-executeable.

At least that is my ignorant 2 cents on the matter, seeing how I have never used distcc before... :whistle:

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I only question how much it would help. The ip connection would be much slower then a local network, but then for large compiles that might not matter and it would help.

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I only question how much it would help. The ip connection would be much slower then a local network, but then for large compiles that might not matter and it would help.

You may be right. There would be a LOT more lag involved with a remote PC...

Maybe LordHatrus could "borrow" several PCs from your friends.... :D :whistle:

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