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Add a note about hardware requirements for compiling on Linux
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Anthony Latsis
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@@ -53,9 +53,13 @@ toolchain as a one-off, there are a couple of differences:
4. Disk space:
Make sure that you have enough available disk space before starting.
The source code, including full git history, requires about 3.5 GB.
Build artifacts take anywhere between 5 GB to 70 GB, depending on the
build settings.
5. Time:
Build artifacts take anywhere between 5 GB to 100 GB, depending on the
build settings. It is recommended to have at least 150 GB of available disk space.
5. RAM:
It is recommended to have at least 8 GB for building a toolchain and 16 GB
for development. When building for development on a virtual machine or
emulator, you might need more than 32 GB.
6. Time:
Depending on your machine and build settings,
a from-scratch build can take a few minutes to several hours,
so you might want to grab a beverage while you follow the instructions.