Hi all, been thinking about Gentoo, but

frontier1 · 03-13-2003, 08:03 PM

I really think I'd be more comfortable with Slackware. My first question is can I download the .iso image for 8.1 off the mirrors, it is listed as 657mb, but my cdr is only good for 650mb. Also it says you can order the 4 cd set of slackware, why are there 4 cd's when you just need one for the .iso image?

frontier1 · 03-13-2003, 08:11 PM

I think maybe the 4 cd's are source and demo and install and etc.
But can I fit the 657mb .iso image on to a standard 650mb cdr?

Tinkster · 03-13-2003, 08:19 PM

I've burnt mine onto a 700, and never tried a 650 one.
But the stuff according to du -m /cdrom actually occupies
657, so I'd think you'll need a bigger CD....

Cheers,
Tink

cuckoopint · 03-13-2003, 08:33 PM

man cdrecord

see "-overburn" option

^maybe that'll work for you, maybe not...
; )

frontier1 · 03-13-2003, 08:38 PM

ok, I'll use the 700mb cdr, no problem, I am an idiot I thought 650mb was the biggest available!

acid_kewpie · 03-14-2003, 04:50 AM

ahh go for gentoo. once you've got it installed it's so so simple to keep completely up to date. certainly so much cleverer than slackware. the install is a little involved, but the step by step docs take you straight through it. personally i felt a little cheated when it worked flawlessly first time...

otbibb · 03-14-2003, 08:00 AM

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Originally posted by acid_kewpie
ahh go for gentoo. once you've got it installed it's so so simple to keep completely up to date.

I agree that Gentoo has excellent maintenance tools. But I've been using Swaret for Slackware -current, though, and it works like a charm. Not as good as portage, but it's definitely a step in the right direction.

BB

ixion · 03-14-2003, 08:07 AM

I like both distros very much. Slackware I know better, but am learning gentoo fast. Gentoo does have quit an invovled install, as mentioned, but it is SO worth it. I installed gentoo on my gaming rig at home (started from stage1) and it flies!

busbarn · 03-20-2003, 11:06 AM

Gentoo is very similar to slack in purpose, but I think it is way easier to update and manage packages. It just makes more sense to me.