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 * Files and directories
 * To know portage in-depth, first learn where it stores its files and data.


 * Variables
 * Portage is completely configurable through various variables that can be set in the configuration file or as environment variable.


 * Mixing software branches
 * Gentoo provides software separated in several branches, depending on stability and architectural support. "Mixing Software Branches" explains how these branches can be configured and how to override this separation individually.


 * Additional tools
 * Portage comes with a few extra tools that might make the Gentoo experience even better. Read on to discover how to use dispatch-conf and other tools.


 * Custom portage tree
 * This chapter gives some tips and tricks on how to use a custom portage tree, how to synchronise only the categories necessary, inject packages and more.


 * Advanced features
 * As times goes by, Portage evolves and matures further and further. Additional features are continuously being put in - many of these are only of use by more advanced users. This chapter will go into more detail of these specific features.