Translations:Handbook:Parts/9/en


 * A Portage introduction
 * This chapter explains simple steps readers must understand to maintain the software on their system.


 * USE flags
 * USE flags are a very important aspect of Gentoo. In this chapter, readers learn to work with USE flags and understand how USE flags interact with their system.


 * Portage features
 * Discover the features Portage has, such as support for distributed compiling, ccache, and more.


 * Init script system
 * Gentoo uses a special initscript format which, amongst other features, allows dependency-driven decisions and virtual initscripts. This chapter explains all these aspects and explains how to deal with these scripts.


 * Environment variables
 * With Gentoo environment variables can be easily managed. This chapter explains how to do that, and also describes frequently used variables.