Rafael Barrera Oro wrote:
However, when you are not a linux expert and want to
set-up a gentoo workstation fast (my case) i think it would be
convenient to use a graphical installer and then, with time get to know
the basic install and all the concepts behind it.
I would argue that you can
True, but my point is that when you need to have a workstation ready as soon
as possible and you are not a linux expert (again, my case) it would be
advisable to use an installer. Anyway, if you look at my previous post you
will see that i tried the minimal CD and fail miserably, maybe ill re-post
Yes, i guess it is required to be willing and able to read instructions.
However, when you are not a linux expert and want to set-up a gentoo
workstation fast (my case) i think it would be convenient to use a graphical
installer and then, with time get to know the basic install and all the
On Thursday 06 September 2007, Whitt Madden wrote:
I agree, I think the reason most don't want to go that route, is
because they have to read the instructions. I do think however, that
if they offer it as a way to do the install, it should work. I've
had trouble with the graphical installer
I took your advice and tried with the minimall install CD, here is the
outcome. Everything ok until i reach the compilation of the kernel (using
genkernel), then i get this error:
First i thought it was some issue regarding genkernel and ReiserFS so i
switch to ext3 and got the exact same result.
On Wednesday 05 September 2007 17:25:17 Rafael Barrera Oro wrote:
When i reach the screen when the stage tarball is unpacked (i choose the
stage from the LiveCD) the progress bar reachs the end and the letters
done appear in the progress bar, however, the cancel button does not
change into a
On 9/5/07, Rafael Barrera Oro [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
When i reach the screen when the stage tarball is unpacked (i choose the
stage from the LiveCD) the progress bar reachs the end and the letters
done appear in the progress bar, however, the cancel button does not
change into a ok button
I am trying a new install now, i am going to see if i can gather enough info
to submit a bug. I'll keep you posted. Thanks for the replies
2007/9/6, Whitt Madden [EMAIL PROTECTED]:
Not that it helps any, but using the graphical installer, mine gets stuck
at this stage at copying file 50 of
It occurs to me that i can try downloading a stage tarball anyway, where can
i find a URL to do this ?
2007/9/6, Rafael Barrera Oro [EMAIL PROTECTED]:
I am trying a new install now, i am going to see if i can gather enough
info to submit a bug. I'll keep you posted. Thanks for the replies
Not that it helps any, but using the graphical installer, mine gets stuck at
this stage at copying file 50 of 118.
On 9/6/07, Mark Shields [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
On 9/5/07, Rafael Barrera Oro [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
When i reach the screen when the stage tarball is unpacked (i choose the
The new install i attempted passed the point of unpacking the stage tarball,
however, it died suddenly after setting the make flags (right after i
pressed next).
For some reason i cant retrieve the log so ill post it tomorrow if i can
reproduce the error.
2007/9/6, Rafael Barrera Oro [EMAIL
Em Qui 06 Set 2007, Rafael Barrera Oro escreveu:
It occurs to me that i can try downloading a stage tarball anyway, where
can i find a URL to do this ?
Google? Gentoo's website? Searching?
http://www.gentoo.org
Nobody can do bottom-post and text-plain post anymore?
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Davi
This is what the handbook says about stage tarballs:
Code Listing 5: Surfing to the mirror listing with links
# links http://www.gentoo.org/main/en/mirrors.xml
(If you need proxy support with links:)
# links -http-proxy proxy.server.com:8080
http://www.gentoo.org/main/en/mirrors.xml
Make sure
I agree, I think the reason most don't want to go that route, is because
they have to read the instructions. I do think however, that if they offer
it as a way to do the install, it should work. I've had trouble with the
graphical installer ever since it came to be. I wonder why it has so many
Isn't easier and more productive to simply start a normal install
instead of using the Installer? I admire the work of the devs, but I
simply couldn't use it with some machines, I try it, if it fails, I go
with the normal install and THIS one never fails...
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When i reach the screen when the stage tarball is unpacked (i choose the
stage from the LiveCD) the progress bar reachs the end and the letters
done appear in the progress bar, however, the cancel button does not
change into a ok button or a continue button, thus, freezing my install
at that
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