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* Re: [gentoo-user] Install Advice
  @ 2007-02-19 20:24 99% ` Thomas Lingefelt
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From: Thomas Lingefelt @ 2007-02-19 20:24 UTC (permalink / raw
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Mike Adolf wrote:
> I have been using Linux for several years, but am new to gentoo.  I just
> got a new dell xps 410 system with a intel duo E6400 processor. I have
> tried all the distros I've used in the past, kubuntu, suse, mandriva. 
> All had problems serious enough to not use them.  The problems may stem
> from using prebuilt x86 distros. Maybe since gentoo is built during
> install it might have a better chance.
> 
> What would be the 'best' medium for me, minimal or live CD?  I have a
> high speed connection.
> 
> Two avoid a typical dual boot install.  I would like gentoo to boot from
> my second hard drive.  During boot up, I can now select which HD I want
> to boot from. Will the install process let me assign a boot disk?
> 
> Thanks, Mike
> 

The install process of Gentoo is much different from the other distros
that you mentioned.  Basically the install is done from the command
line.  You partition your disks yourself, you create the filesystem,
install the basic packages, configure the configuration files with nano
or something, etc.  It's not hard, its just intensive.

To answer your question, yes you can install to your just your 2nd HDD.
 You can opt to install GRUB or LILO where ever you wish leaving the
previous bootloader on the MBR intact.

As to the medium.  I use the minimal personally.  The Live has an
automated installer but I've never been able to get it to work.

Read this, it will be your best friend during the install...
http://www.gentoo.org/doc/en/handbook/index.xml

Hope this helps.

Thomas
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