Jeffy wrote:
> Hello all, I've been trying for a week now to install Gentoo. I have
> read the handbook but unfortunately I am a total newbie to linux for the
> most part. Does anybody know of a step by step tutorial out there that
> would be easier for a newbie to install. Also since i am a newbie is
> Gentoo even a good distribution for me to try? Any help would be
> appreciated.....thanks

Jeffy,

What are you trying to install onto? Desktop? Server? Notebook? PDA?

The way I would attempt to install Linux is:
1. Use Knoppix to see if your system will work with Linux to start with.
Knoppix's great automagical detection will usually catch most pieces of
hardware. Grab the "dmesg" output and put it to one side.
2. Read the Gentoo install handbook based on your architecture.
3. Read it again (seriously), but this time with a highlighter so you
can mark things you're unsure of. Hit Google or the Gentoo forums. One
of the best things I have found with Gentoo is the user community. Much
better than most other OS's communities... very prompt, more than helpful...
4. Put the CD in and follow the steps in the handbook, along with the
information you've harvested from the web. Don't think you'll be done in
half an hour (especially with Stage1 install) unless you've got a 4-way
AMD box. 3 to 4 days is not unheard of. You don't have to do it all in
one sitting. Just kick off a stage or a script, go to sleep, take a nap,
walk the dog, etc... and then come back.

I've documented my steps of how I got Gentoo on my notebook, taking
about 12 hours. If you're interested, e-mail me, and I'll forward you
(or anyone else) the URL.

I don't find Gentoo the hardest OS to install. I thought the
step-by-step instructions were very clear. Following the instructions I
found it quite easy. Seriously...

Good luck...

....Ric

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