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Handbook:AMD64 Installing Gentoo (in 10 easy steps)

About the Gentoo Linux installation
This chapter introduces the installation approach documented within this handbook.
Choosing the installation medium
It is possible to install Gentoo in many ways.
This chapter explains how to install Gentoo using the minimal live image.
Configuring the network
An operational network connection is necessary to access the internet, download the latest repository updates, source code, and software packages.
Preparing the disks
Before Gentoo can be installed, a root file system layout and - optionally - other partitions need to be created.
This chapter provides an overview of possible storage configuration for the installation.
Installing the Gentoo installation files
The basic Gentoo operating system environment is downloaded as a stage 3 archive.
This chapter explains how to download and extract the archive, and how to configure Portage - Gentoo's primary package management program.
Installing the Gentoo base system
After installing and configuring the stage 3, 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 and compile 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 important system management tools are selected and installed.
Configuring the bootloader
In this chapter a secondary bootloader is installed and configured.
Finalizing the installation
The installation is almost complete! Finishing touches are documented in this chapter.

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