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Mike Adolf wrote: |
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> I have been using Linux for several years, but am new to gentoo. I just |
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> got a new dell xps 410 system with a intel duo E6400 processor. I have |
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> tried all the distros I've used in the past, kubuntu, suse, mandriva. |
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> All had problems serious enough to not use them. The problems may stem |
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> from using prebuilt x86 distros. Maybe since gentoo is built during |
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> install it might have a better chance. |
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> What would be the 'best' medium for me, minimal or live CD? I have a |
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> high speed connection. |
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> Two avoid a typical dual boot install. I would like gentoo to boot from |
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> my second hard drive. During boot up, I can now select which HD I want |
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> to boot from. Will the install process let me assign a boot disk? |
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> Thanks, Mike |
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The install process of Gentoo is much different from the other distros |
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that you mentioned. Basically the install is done from the command |
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line. You partition your disks yourself, you create the filesystem, |
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install the basic packages, configure the configuration files with nano |
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or something, etc. It's not hard, its just intensive. |
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To answer your question, yes you can install to your just your 2nd HDD. |
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You can opt to install GRUB or LILO where ever you wish leaving the |
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previous bootloader on the MBR intact. |
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As to the medium. I use the minimal personally. The Live has an |
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automated installer but I've never been able to get it to work. |
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Read this, it will be your best friend during the install... |
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http://www.gentoo.org/doc/en/handbook/index.xml |
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Hope this helps. |
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Thomas |
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