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Old 10-10-2004, 06:26 PM   #1
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Gentoo bootdisk


im looking for a gentoo bootdisk and i checked slackware but they dont seem to have the one needed for a samsung dvd sd 816b........ plus im a little confused abou how to make one

does anyone know of where i could get a generic boot disk or how else i could get the gentoo iso (which is non-bootable) to run?
 
Old 10-10-2004, 06:40 PM   #2
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Which gentoo .iso are you talking about? The 2004.2 liveCD has problems with certain (non-compliant) BIOSes. The 2004.1 disk should boot fine. There is also a 2004.2-try2 disk located in the /experimental directory on any gentoo mirror. Go to gentoo.org; they have a list of mirrors there.
 
Old 10-10-2004, 06:53 PM   #3
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gento 2004.2-the package cd version



so because i have an athalon 64 processor do i have to get the amd-64 version or can i get th x86?

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Old 10-10-2004, 07:24 PM   #4
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in order to install gentoo, you need to get a gentoo livecd. Once you've booted from the livecd, you can use a package cd to avoid downloading all the necessary packages. If you've got a broadband internet connection, however, the package cd isn't really necessary. You should download the amd64 livecd if you want full support for your processor. The gentoo handbook installation docs have information on the various types of installation media.
 
Old 10-10-2004, 07:41 PM   #5
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wait a second............i thought the live cd's dont install anything
 
Old 10-10-2004, 07:49 PM   #6
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i have an athalon 64 processor...........can i still get the x86 version of the live cd?


or do i need to get teh amd64 whats the reason that the x86 version is 150 megs bigger?

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Old 10-10-2004, 08:16 PM   #7
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Have a look at this page. It explains the differences between the installation livecds. Although an x86 livecd will work, you should get an amd64 livecd because it will have better performance on your processor.

"LiveCD" refers to a bootable CD with an operating system on it. Many live CDs (like KNOPPIX) are designed to provide a linux environment without installing on the hard drive. The gentoo LiveCDs, however are designed to provide an environment from which you can install the full gentoo operating system. So yes, the gentoo LiveCDs do install stuff.
 
Old 10-10-2004, 08:17 PM   #8
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thank you








sorry about my noobness...........



but x86 might a better bet beccuse i noticed on their site that most of the packages are for x86
 
Old 10-10-2004, 09:47 PM   #9
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i definitely thought it would b an easy gui interface i got stuck and didnt know what to do...........if someone could help me that would b greatly appreciated
 
Old 10-11-2004, 02:27 AM   #10
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x86 might a better bet beccuse i noticed on their site that most of the packages are for x86
I have been running amd64 gentoo for some time now and I haven't had a problem with package availability. Most of the big packages (X, KDE, gnome, etc) are avaiable for all architectures. If you need specialised packages, however, x86 might be your best bet. Also if you use lots of 3rd-party software.

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i definitely thought it would b an easy gui interface
gentoo is, after LFS, the second hardest distro to install, but the installation manual is very thorough. Once you get through it all, you will be more comfortable with how linux works (and you get this wonderful feeling of 7331ness ). Just download (and print) the manual for your architecture (if you decide to do x86, make sure you use the x86 manual) and follow it thoroughly. You should also make sure you know about your hardware before you start.
 
Old 10-11-2004, 07:19 AM   #11
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the amd64 disk wouldnt install it said my computer doesnt support "long" or something event hough i have an athalon64 processor..........it said to use 32 bit configuration where do i get one of those disks?


so mayb ill just go with teh x86

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Old 10-11-2004, 08:34 AM   #12
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Just go to your local gentoo mirror and get the experimental/x86/livecd/x86/install-x86-2004.2-r1-minimal.iso bootdisk.
 
Old 10-11-2004, 03:49 PM   #13
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why the minimal version?
 
Old 10-11-2004, 05:12 PM   #14
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Because you said you already had the packagecd. The packages are the only things missing from the minimal cd. If you have broadband, the standard thing to do is download all the packages and stuff during the installation process. That way, you benefit from any updates since the 2004.2 release. This is why I always use a minimalcd.
 
Old 10-11-2004, 05:56 PM   #15
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i tried downloading stage 3 from the setup but it kept saying it wasnt found :-/ do i need to b in a special directory
 
  


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