Re: [gentoo-user] Install PreQualifying Matrix

[Dale]

James wrote:
> Hello,
>
> So another day, another borked set of installs. This really got me thinking
> as I have been munging around a multitude of gentoo(ish) installation
> options. What I really would appreciate is some feedback on the Planning
> Questions listed below, as to help folks organized their thoughts and
> hardware details BEFORE actually performing an install or test-drive.
>
>
> It has dawned on me that an expansive set of Planning Questions that should
> be answered prior to installation might be one posible way for those new
> to gentoo to decide critial issues before choosing from the possible install
> semantics for their given set of choices (constraints).  As the matrix of
> installation choices grows, so to can options for installation. If a given
> set of choices does not have a viable installation pathway, of is just not
> recommended, then that should be clearly explained.
>
>
> Later on, a web interface and (a similarly in functional) GUI that is
> extensible for installation media also) can be developed to enhance the
> presentation of the decision processes.  A graphical decision matrix
> (row-column table initially). The handbook seems to be sort of moving
> this direction anyway. A recent discussion of the dev list showed
> encouragement for pointing gentoo-noobs to some of the gentoo derivative
> distros for a quick install experience.
>
>
> Many/most of these options exist, some atrophying currently, it's just not
> straightforward for folks to discern the best route to their desired final
> result. When new installation semantics [1]  mature, the installation matrix
> can be modified to include those options as links.
>
>
>
>         Install PreQualifying Matrx::QUESTIONS
>         ....................................................................
>         ....................................................................
>         ....................................................................
>         Live Testdrive options before installation(usb/cd/dvd)::
>
>         Intended Usage (workstation/server/device/)
>
>         Hardware or Vitual installation::
>
>         PC mobo or tablet/embedded/device::
>
>         Processor/Ram characteristics::
>
>         MBR vs (u)EFI (type of mobo)::
>
>         Single or Multi or RAID disk configuration::
>
>         OpenRC or Systemd::
>
>         Grub1 vs Grub2 or other boot-semantics::
>
>         File System type(s)::
>
>
> James
>
> [1] https://wiki.gentoo.org/wiki/Project:RelEng_GRS
>
>
>
>


I can't help much but will give my 2 cents worth.   Grub, I switched to
grub2 and it works.  If you decide on grub1, keep in mind, I don't think
it is maintained anymore.  Some "new" stuff may not ever work with it
and you may end up switching whether you want to or not.  I think it is
Neil that uses some other boot loader that he is happy with.  Maybe he
will chime in on it's name.  I think it is a lot like Grub1 but
currently maintained. 

I used resiserfs for ages.  It sort of died a while back and at this
point, I'm not sure if anyone is maintaining it at all.  When I switched
from reiserfs, I went to ext4.  So far, I've had a drive to outright
start failing hardware wise with only a loss of the data that was on
that bad spot.  The rest was fine.  I have a UPS here so I can't really
say much about how it handles a power fail or being rudely removed.  All
I can say is this, I'm happy with it so far.  Others here like the
shiney new BTRFS.  I don't use it but maybe others can share their
experience.  I also use LVM and it just works, so far. 

I'm not sure what you want regarding Processor and Ram.  I have a AMD
Phenom II X4 955.  That's 4 cores running at 3.2GHz.  Libreoffice
usually takes around 2 hours to compile.  Firefox takes around 45
minutes.  I have 16Gbs and have portage's work directory on tmpfs.  I
hope to upgrade both CPU and ram at some point.  Hope to go to 8 cores
at 4GHz and to 32GBs of ram.  Hope.   Ka ching.  $$$$$$

I use openrc.  Not going to start a flame war so leaving it at that.  ;-) 

Hope other will also share and help give you ideas. 

Dale

:-)  :-)