The line to test if a symlink exists to /run/shm/ from /dev/shm is only needed when you use non-Gentoo live media to install your system.
With the Gentoo installation media, whether you use the minimal CD or the admincd, such an action is not needed. On Tuesday, 21 May 2024 17:52:01 BST Jude DaShiell wrote: > I am installing gentoo to a different disk on the machine and the > install-x86_64-minimal disk is not fit for purpose since I cannot get > espeak reading the screen as I go through an installation. > Most things are pointed at /mnt/gentoo on my system when doing commands. > However in lines where proc is mounted in the handbook a line test -L > /dev/shm && rm /dev/shm && mkdir /dev/shm > appears. This likely effects the machine until the next boot and has no > effect on /mnt/gentoo. > Is this a relic for those installing from install-x86_64-minimal disks and > only applies to them? > I'm not doing any of the slave entries since I figure to install with > openrc not systemd. > > > -- > Jude <jdashiel at panix dot com> > "There are four boxes to be used in defense of liberty: > soap, ballot, jury, and ammo. > Please use in that order." > Ed Howdershelt 1940.
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