Installing, getting errors

DataPimp · n00b Joined: 31 Jul 2004 Posts: 7 Location: Canada

Hi, I am a n00b to Gentoo. I am using a stage 3 install without network connectivity. Walked through the steps and have foudn that when running emerge genkernel I receive this error.

/var/tmp/portage/freetype-2.1.5-rl/work/freetype-2.1.5/objs/ftbase.lol ERROR 1.

How can I solve this issue without using network connectivity?

Any help would be greatly appreciated and cherished.

DP

Ateo · Posted: Sat Jul 31, 2004 9:46 pm Post subject:

Have you considered configuring the kernel manually? Being a noob to gentoo doesn't necessarily mean a noob to linux....

DataPimp · n00b Joined: 31 Jul 2004 Posts: 7 Location: Canada

n00b to everything... Used Red (Ass) Hat, never complied my own kernel

butters · Posted: Sun Aug 01, 2004 12:29 am Post subject:

Genkernel was written with good intentions, but it isn't bulletproof (as you have experienced), and makes your boot process slower.

There's no better time to compile your first kernel than now!! Once you boot your first custom kernel, you'll likely say "Oh, that wasn't so bad!! And it boots so quickly!!"

If you get confused about an option in menuconfig, type ? to see information about that option. Usually it clarifies whether or not to include it. The Gentoo Handbook explains which options are necessary for all Gentoo users. Also, these forums are littered with crazy people who compile kernels sometimes several times a day. They will be able to help you out.

Good luck.
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