Okay, I attempted to install Gentoo 1.4 today.  I managed to get the
partitions okay.  I had several problems that arose:

1.  I could not automatically configure the Network connection with
net-setup eth0.  I think this is Comcast's fault since they make it
difficult for Linux user's to connect online.  They only support Windows and
Apple users.  Any Comcast users who were successful in connecting with the
internet?

2.  Since I had the LiveCDs, I did not worry having a network connection.
Or so I thought.  I tried to extract the Portage snapshot from the CD.
Unfortunately, I do not know what datestamp of the filename is.  Where can I
find this?

3.  The other problem that arose was when I tried to get back into Windows
(I have a dual-boot partion).  I could not since I was always brought to
grub.  Eventually, I had to reboot from the Windows XP CD and delete the
grub partition (plus the other partitions).  Is there anyway I can avoid
doing this in the future?  I liked Red Hat's grub and I am hopefully that
after fully installing Gentoo 1.4 that there will be a similar grub.  Until
then, I really need to get access to my files in Windows and Dreamweaver.

It was a bit frustrating but I think once I get the datestamp problem
figured out, it will not be a problem.  Like I said in the subject, this has
been an interesting learning experience.

Kevin


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