A complement to the official Gentoo Install Handbook

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This is a step by step guide while installing Gentoo on a new box. Follow the instructions along with the official Installation Handbook from Gentoo.

Correctly choosing your hardware

Search the Internet before buying any hardware. Most hardware devices will work with Linux nowadays, but it is still better to buy hardware that has open-source drivers. You will also need to know which chipset are on your hardware to correctly configure the kernel.

Choosing from which installation CD you will boot

Choosing an installation CD seems harder that it first seems. For example, an installation CD for an x86 architecture won't work, if you want to install an AMD64 Gentoo.

  • The installation CDs from Gentoo work fine, but they don't include X, so you cannot use the Web while installing. This is not very convenient.
  • Apparently, there are now Live CDs from Gentoo, but I have not tried them yet.
  • Knoppix Live CDs are good, but only for x86 (no amd64).
  • Ubuntu Live CDs are probably the best choice. You can order them free of charge, and there is a amd64 live CD.
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