Hi,
On (08/11/07 07:02) Miernik wrote:
> Rumen Yotov <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> > The graphical installer is known to fail sometimes (not always :-)
> > Many people prefer the (old) install method - using a terminal.
>
> I was not using a graphical installer, I went to a terminal (text
> console), and typed "installer", is that what I am supposed to do? I
> have no idea what is "old" and what is "new" install method, as this is
> the first time ever I try to install Gentoo, so everyting is new for me,
> just tell me what I should do that should "just work" most probably.
>
The 'old' install method meant to use just no-X terminal from a LiveCD.
Then you just follow the handbook (installation) and you're done.
Could be done for half an hour/45 min/,but an hour or two will suffice for most
users.
Usually the kernel config&compilation takes most of the time.
Check the install docs for 2005.X or the quickinstall guide IIRC.
> > i've been following (svn) the quickstart script, meant to do a console
> > install. Don't have a link but if anyone is interested will get it
> > (IIRC it's in graphical-installed dev personal place). Would be
> > interested on any experience about it's usability. HTH. Rumen
>
> Does Gentoo have a "normal" install method, that should work usually,
> and if any, what is it? I just did what the booted image told me to,
> hoping it was something I was supposed to do. This distro is new for me,
> I installed Debian maybe a hundred times, so thats what I am acustomed
> to.
>
>From 2006.0 IIRC a 'new' install method came to life (a graphical one).
Seems you using it, the current documentation mostly covers the new install
method - not very sure here.
You could also use the Gnome from the LiveCD, open a root terminal and
do the install from it (writing commands).
Do ask if you have any questions/problems.
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HTH. Rumen
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