On Thu, 13 Jan 2005 22:24:15 +1100 Ric de France <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> 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. [snip] Or, in defence of trees, I _believe_ you can set the root password as your _first_ step, then log into another terminal where the install docs can be displayed and faithfully followed step-by-step. '-) -- mike higgins -- gentoo-user@gentoo.org mailing list
