Handbook:Parts/Installation

In this part the reader learns how to install Gentoo on a system.


 * About the Gentoo Linux installation
 * This chapter introduces the installation approach documented in this handbook.


 * Choosing the right installation medium
 * It is possible to install Gentoo in many ways. This chapter explains how to install Gentoo using the minimal Installation CD.


 * Configuring the network
 * To be able to download the latest source code, networking will need to be configured.


 * Preparing the disks
 * To be able to install Gentoo, the necessary partitions need to be created. This chapter describes how to partition a disk for future usage.


 * Installing the Gentoo installation files
 * Gentoo installs work through a stage3 archive. In this chapter we describe how to extract the stage3 archive and configure Portage.


 * Installing the Gentoo base system
 * After installing and configuring a stage3, the base system is set up so that a minimal environment is available.


 * Configuring the Linux kernel
 * The Linux kernel is the core of every distribution. This chapter explains how to configure the kernel.


 * Configuring the system
 * Some important configuration files need to be edited. In this chapter an overview of these files is provided and an explanation on how to proceed.


 * Installing system tools
 * In this chapter some important tools are selected and installed.


 * Configuring the bootloader
 * In this chapter the right bootloader is installed and configured.


 * Finalizing the installation
 * The installation is now almost done. The last finishing touches are documented in this chapter.