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On Sun, 01 Oct 2006 13:08:25 -0500, Terry Eck wrote: |
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> I've been a SuSE user for several years now currently running 10.0. |
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> I'm interested in giving gentoo a try with the object of converting |
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> from SuSE to gentoo. I've been looking at this list for a couple of |
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> weeks and have determined that there may be a steep learning curve |
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> on my part converting. Any words of advice on getting up to speed |
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> using gentoo before I install it. |
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I take it you'll be installing Gentoo alongside SUSE to start with. This |
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is the best way, it lets you take your time over the installation while |
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still having a running system to fall back on. |
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The default method is a Stage 3 installation nowadays, which uses mainly |
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pre-compiled packages to get you going. If you also download the packages |
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CD, you'll also be able to install a full desktop from there, so you'll |
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have less waiting around. The last full Gentoo install I did took just |
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over an hour, from fdisk to running KDE. However, for your first attempt |
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allow plenty of time, at least half a day, preferably a full day. |
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I would avoid the graphical installer because the manual install teaches |
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you more about how Gentoo works and makes life easier for you in the long |
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run, mainly because it ensures you read and understand the handbook. |
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Follow the handbook religiously, if you think there is a quicker way to |
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do something, forget it, the people writing the handbook know their |
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stuff. Don't start improvising until you have three successful installs |
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behind you. |
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Most importantly, there is plenty of help available here and in the |
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forums, but read the handbook first - then ask. |
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Neil Bothwick |
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"You want us to do WHAT?" - Ancient Chinese wall engineer. |
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