Project Summary
Icecream/icecc is created by SUSE and is based on ideas and code by distcc. Like distcc it takes compile jobs from your build and distributes it to remote machines allowing a parallel build on several machines you've got. But unlike distcc Icecream uses a central server that schedules the compile jobs to the fastest free server and is as this dynamic. This advantage pays off mostly for shared computers, if you're the only user on x machines, you have full control over them anyway.
In a Nutshell, icecream-icecc...
- ...
- ...
- ...
-
...
took an estimated 5 years of effort (COCOMO model)
starting with its first commit in September, 2003
ending with its most recent commit about 1 year ago
Quick Reference
GNU General Public License v2.0 or later
Permitted
Commercial Use
Modify
Distribute
Place Warranty
Forbidden
Sub-License
Hold Liable
Required
Distribute Original
Disclose Source
Include Copyright
State Changes
Include License
These details are provided for information only. No information here is legal advice and should not be used as such.
Project Security
Vulnerabilities per Version ( last 10 releases )
There are no reported vulnerabilities
Project Vulnerability Report
Security Confidence Index
Vulnerability Exposure Index
Did You Know...
-
...
use of OSS increased in 65% of companies in 2016
-
...
data presented on the Open Hub is available through our API
-
...
nearly 1 in 3 companies have no process for identifying, tracking, or remediating known open source vulnerabilities
-
...
learn about Open Hub updates and features on the Open Hub blog
30 Day SummaryJul 25 2025 — Aug 24 2025
|
12 Month SummaryAug 24 2024 — Aug 24 2025
|
