On Wed, 12 Jan 2005 23:14:32 -0700, Collins Richey <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > 2. Don't think you can skip steps just because you have experience > with other distros. Please don't be offended. All too many try to get > clever with the installation steps.
This is probably one of the most useful bits of advice I have ever heard of installing Gentoo. The only time I have ever stuffed up an install (and I've done a Gentoo install about half a dozen times) is when I've missed a step. When I get others to install, and they fail at installing, and ask for help... it always ends up with us going through the manual step by step, til we reach a point and they say "opps... missed this bit"... So for my small additions: 0. Print off the manual (sorry trees). Read the installation manual twice, cover to cover. Make small notes here and there if you need. 1. Have it printed and handy next to you while you're installing. Check off (or cross off) the steps as you do them. Follow the manual very closely. Don't stray, don't jump. 2. Install right the first time. Failing that, repeat this step. :-) 2a. If you have questions, ask!! The Gentoo community (whether it's newsgroups, forums, email lists, or IRC) is seriously one of the friendliest and most helpful. On many occasions, I've seen them even step out and assist other Distros with their questions. And the majority (especially the "old-timers") don't have a l33tist attitude). 3. Have fun with it your brand new Gentoo system. ...Ric -- Ric de France Ph: +61412945554 (international) or 0412945554 (Australia) == Do you, uh... Gentoo? Gentoooo-hooo!! == -- gentoo-user@gentoo.org mailing list
