gentoo install CDH

phoenix7 · 03-15-2005, 09:55 AM

Hi
Which file should I download to install gentoo linux on my PC?
is it true?
http://gentoo.osuosl.org/releases/x8...-2004.3-r1.iso
is this cd bootable?

Thanks,
Have fun with linux

Matir · 03-15-2005, 10:46 AM

This is a packages CD, not the install CD. You should grab the so-called "Minimal" or "Universal" CD for your arch.

The Universal includes portage snapshots (though they will be a bit dated) and stage files. I prefer a minimal installer, and just grab things off the net as needed.

phoenix7 · 03-16-2005, 10:38 PM

Do you know a link to download them?

Matir · 03-16-2005, 11:00 PM

2004.3 x86 minimal install LiveCD
2004.3 x86 universal install LiveCD

phoenix7 · 03-16-2005, 11:06 PM

Is the Universal one has full packages?
I have another question too. I have heard gentoo linux installer compile all package during install?!! Is it right?

syg00 · 03-17-2005, 12:01 AM

Start by heading to the gentoo documentation site.
There are FAQs and most importantly the Installation Handbook.

After some reading your questions will all be answered.

Matir · 03-17-2005, 11:20 AM

The universal CD does not include "all" packages. It includes a portage snapshot and the stage tarballs. You can download package cds as well if you'd like, but most people prefer to just download them from the internet.

Though you can use binary packages, the mainstream gentoo concept is compilation from source.