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 * 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
 * Before Gentoo can be installed, the necessary partitions must be created. This chapter describes how to partition a disk.


 * Installing the Gentoo installation files
 * The basic Gentoo system is downloaded as a stage3 archive. This chapter explains how to download and extract the archive, and also how to configure Portage, Gentoo's package management program.


 * Installing the Gentoo base system
 * After installing and configuring the 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 must be created. This chapter provides an overview of these files and explains how to tailor the configuration.


 * 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.