Re: [Peterboro] Gentoo Install on Home computer

[Ben Hayes]

Tony Tony Vroon wrote: As I'm not bothered about losing Windows, is it best to install via the LiveDVD? Also, bearing in mind that this is my first Gentoo install (sort of), I need as much help here as possible. Well, the choice to make here is whether you want to use the graphical installer or the tried and true terminal. Since my last attempt to use the installer (ask Stuart) I have decided not to support it at all. That doesn't mean that I won't help you at all, it just means that I won't help you use the installer itself. Yes, I remember the disaster.  But, as my Windows OS is on a different volume, I feel that this reduces the risk significantly (unless the installer really is that bad). It would help if you ask more specific questions. For the best installation experience I would advise the following: - download an X86 Finnix ISO and burn it - print the Gentoo installation manual - make sure you have the #gentoo IRC channel open - would recommend #gentoo-laptop as well (even for desktop/server) - if you feel that casual chat will not distract, #gentoo-uk - (prepare to) order pizza - boot your Finnix CD and follow the handbook Some remarks that I'd like to make here and now, as they will save a few mails on the subject: - CFLAGS are not magic incantations, the shorter, the better - You want -O2 in your CFLAGS, -march & -fomit-frame-pointer - If a website tells you to add more then that: it's wrong, skip it - USE-flags are a personal choice, don't ask what to set - emerge ufed, so you have a comfortable way to set USE-flags The problem with asking people what USE-flags to set is that it is like asking a stranger to pick a wallpaper for your house. Sooner or later you'll find something you don't agree on, and you'll have to do it all over. I would recommend that you make a choice between Gnome or KDE before you start installing. It'll make selecting USE-flags a lot easier if you have decided what you want. The amount of choice you will be offered here may surprise you... Got the Install ISO already as well as the LiveDVD.  As for Gnome or KDE, I prefer KDE so that choice is easy.  As my system is an AMD Sempron 2600, is there any specific settings that are required during the install?  Also, I would like the auto mount to work on my system (i.e. CD / DVD / USB devices) so is there any special settings for this? P.S. If you'd like me to help you install it, no problem at all. I don't charge anything for it, but arranging food is highly appreciated. Very large pizza's come to mind here! :)  As soon as I migrate all of my emails over to Thunderbird, I will be ready to start the work (this will take me a while to do).  I'll be printing off some of the docs today and going through those first. Thanks Ben

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