Re: [gentoo-dev] Several Gentoo Questions

[Collins Richey]

On Wed, 19 Sep 2001 14:09:00 +0200 "Bart Verwilst"
<bart.verwilst@×××××××.be> wrote:

> Hi!
>
> I haven't installed Gentoo yet, but i want to do it asap...
> I've also sent this mail to gentoo-desktop, but there isn't much
> activity on that list...
> But I have a few questions before i take the step.
>
> 1° I downloaded build-ix86-1.0_rc6-r9.iso, is that version good
> enough to install gentoo without
>     having to deal with strange problems?

You may have to deal with some problems, but this group is very
responsive to fixing any problems, pointing you to other sources of
information, etc.

>
> 2° On the site, it states:
>
> "And even though the build images are only for Gentoo Linux build
> testers (at least right now),
> some of our more saavy users have already used them to build
> functional pre-1.0_rc6 systems.
> However, I don't recommend you do this unless you have a lot of time
> on your hands, since nearly
> all packages with initscripts need to be updated to work with our
> new dependency-based init system.
> While this isn't difficult work, it's probably best if you let us
> get to it first. :) "
>
> .... Does that mean i shouldn't install it yet, because of those
> init-things? :'o(

I've installed it, and I have a completely functional system using
sylpheed, xfce, some kde, some gnome, CD_RW, and cups.  I had to
correct a few problems (reinstalled man, corrected a few config files,
created a few boot script files, etc.), but my system is rock solid. 
Jump right it; the water is fine.

>
> 3° Can i update in the future to for example build-ix86-1.0_rc7 or
> something without having to format and reinstall
> the whole system? If so, i'm certain i want to install the current
> build :o) (i like cvs-versions hehe :o)

I'm sure update capabilities will be provided in the future, but it's
not there now.

>
> I've been using Linux (mostly Redhat, but i've used Debian for a
> little while as well) for 2 years now...
> So i don't call myself a newbie anymore...
>
> Please cc any replies to my personal email address, because i'm only
> registered at desktop...
>

If you've learned enough to handle multiple distros, you are certainly
ready to try gentoo where 90% of the stuff works right out of the box;
the remaining 20% requires a lot of RTFM and searching for answers. 
By the time you've got this under your belt, you'll be a guru.

-- 
Collins Richey
Denver Area
gentoo_rc6 xfce+sylpheed