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1. Installing Gentoo

In this part you learn how to install Gentoo on your system.

Content:

1. About the Gentoo Linux Installation
   Users not familiar with Gentoo do not always know that choice is what Gentoo is all about.
2. Choosing the Right Installation Medium
   You can install Gentoo in many ways. We describe how to install Gentoo using one of our LiveCDs.
3. Configuring your Network
   If you want to install Gentoo using the Internet, you need to set up networking.
4. Preparing the Disks
   To be able to install Gentoo, you must create the necessary partitions. This chapter describes how to partition a disk for future usage.
5. Installing the Gentoo Installation Files
   Gentoo installs work through so-called stage-files. In this chapter we describe how you extract a stage-file and configure Portage.
6. Installing the Gentoo Base System
   Independent of what stage you chose, the eventual result is that you have a Gentoo base system at your disposal. This chapter describes how to progress to that stadium.
7. Configuring the Kernel
   The Linux kernel is the core of every distribution. This chapter explains how to configure your kernel.
8. Configuring your System
   You need to edit some important configuration files. In this chapter you receive an overview of these files and an explanation on how to proceed.
9. Installing Necessary System Tools
   As mentioned before, Gentoo is about choices. In this chapter we help you choose and install some important tools.
10. Configuring the Bootloader
    Several bootloaders exist. Each one of them has its own way of configuration. In this chapter we'll describe all possibilities for you and step you through the process of configuring a bootloader to your needs.
11. Finalizing your Gentoo Installation
    You're almost done. We'll just create one (or more) users for your system and (optionally) install prebuilt packages.
12. Where to go from here?
    Now you have your Gentoo system, but what's next?

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