On Sun, 14 Jun 2009 14:06:04 +0100, AG wrote: > > Look at the alternate install docs. Although these relate to using a > > live CD like Knoppix, you can also use an already installed system > > for this. So you can install Gentoo from a chroot in your existing > > Debian system (you will may a live CD to repartition). That way you > > can not only read the docs, you can read your email, browse the web > > or play games while the installation proceeds.
> Hmm ... it looks like I need to beef up my chroot know-how. My /home > partition is large enough to partition a dedicated area without > problems I'd imagine. That sounds a reasonably painless way forward, > but not for now. I think you nay mis-understand the standard install process. it's done in a chroot anyway. The only difference is that the system from which you enter the chroot is your existing distro and not a live CD. That's exactly how I installed Gentoo on this computer. -- Neil Bothwick There are only two tragedies in life: one is not getting what one wants; and the other is getting it. - Oscar Wilde (1854-1900)
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