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Gentoo AMD64 Handbook

Please keep in mind this is a duplicate of the original. As I am converting it from the web to Gemini many links are missing. This will improve over time. On top of that it should be noted that any problems with this version should ONLY be directed towards me. You can submit changes or report issues over on the Gitlab page for this. You can find the repo for this under my account, just follow the dotfiles link on the home page.

The Gentoo Handbook is an effort to centralize documentation into a coherent handbook. This handbook contains the installation instructions for an Internet-based installation and some additional sections for working with Gentoo's native software tools such as the OpenRC init system and the Portage package manager.

Install Gentoo

About the Gentoo Linux installation

This chapter introduces the installation approach documented in this handbook.

Choosing the right installation medium

It is possible to install Gentoo in many ways. This chapter explains how to install Gentoo using the minimal Installation CD.

Configuring the network

To be able to download the latest source code, networking will need to be configured.

Preparing the disks

Before Gentoo can be installed, the necessary partitions must be created. This chapter describes how to partition a disk.

Installing the Gentoo installation files

The basic Gentoo system is downloaded as a stage3 archive. This chapter explains how to download and extract the archive, and also how to configure Portage, Gentoo's package management program.

Configuring the Linux kernel

The Linux kernel is the core of every distribution. This chapter explains how to configure the kernel.

Configuring the system

Some important configuration files must be created. This chapter provides an overview of these files and explains how to tailor the configuration.

Installing system tools

In this chapter some important tools are selected and installed.

Configuring the bootloader

In this chapter the right bootloader is installed and configured.

Finalizing the installation

The installation is now almost done. The last finishing touches are documented in this chapter.

Working with Gentoo

A Portage introduction

This chapter explains simple steps readers must understand to maintain the software on their system.