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To install Gentoo, you’ll need to manually build your system from the ground up using the Gentoo Handbook—it’s a rite of passage for power users. Here's a breakdown of the process to get you started.
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Gentoo Installation Overview
Installing Gentoo is not like slapping Ubuntu on a USB stick. It’s a source-based distro, meaning you compile everything yourself. That gives you total control—but also demands patience and precision.
1. Prepare Installation Media
- Download the Minimal Installation CD or LiveGUI ISO from Gentoo’s mirrors.
- Burn it to a USB using dd on Linux or tools like Rufus on Windows.
2. Boot into the Live Environment
- Boot from the USB and access the shell.
- Connect to the internet using net-setup or iwconfig for Wi-Fi.
3. Partition the Disk
- Use fdisk or parted to create partitions.
- Typical setup: /boot, swap, and /.
4. Format and Mount Partitions
`bash
mkfs.ext4 /dev/sdXn
mount /dev/sdXn /mnt/gentoo
`
5. Download and Extract Stage Tarball
- Grab the latest stage3 tarball from Gentoo mirrors.
- Extract it into /mnt/gentoo.
6. Chroot into the New Environment
`bash
mount --types proc /proc /mnt/gentoo/proc
chroot /mnt/gentoo /bin/bash
`
7. Configure Portage and Compile the Kernel
- Set your make.conf flags.
- Sync Portage with emerge --sync.
- Compile the kernel manually or use genkernel.
8. Install System Tools and Bootloader
- Set up timezone, locale, and hostname.
- Install GRUB and configure /etc/fstab.
9. Reboot into Gentoo
- Exit chroot, unmount partitions, and reboot.
- If all went well, you’ll boot into your custom Gentoo system.
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Recommended Resources
- Gentoo Handbook (official)
- Beginner’s Guide on Tecmint
- LinuxConfig’s walkthrough
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Gentoo isn’t for the faint of heart, but once you’ve got it running, you’ll have a lean, mean, bleeding-edge machine tailored to your exact specs. Want help with USE flags or kernel config next?