USE Flags

infinitezero · n00b Joined: 25 Oct 2004 Posts: 68

In step 6 or is it 7 when it gives you the option to enter Use flags 1) Do you have to 2) does it make the install shorter if you dont enter any at that point?

suso · Posted: Wed Nov 10, 2004 4:25 pm Post subject:

I doubt that you have too as it already has a set of defaults. As far as making the install process shorter. It may make it slightly shorter. It depends on what you were going to put in the USE variable. If you put in something like -gnome -kde -qt -gtk then it would probably make the install much shorter than having an empty USE variable in your /etc/make.conf.
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WumpusWill · Posted: Wed Nov 10, 2004 4:30 pm Post subject:

If you're considering not setting any USE flags, why not do a Stage 3 install? It would be far faster than going through the compilation for a generic setup.

infinitezero · n00b Joined: 25 Oct 2004 Posts: 68

The thing is I did a stage 2 install on anthor system, and it took a long long long time just to get to the point to reboot. I have about 20 different use flags, which i think add to my problem (time) and was wondering if there is a quicker way install it on my other system.

WumpusWill · Posted: Wed Nov 10, 2004 6:14 pm Post subject:

Ah... if you want a working system sooner, how about doing a Stage 3 install followed by setting the USE flags and an:

infinitezero · n00b Joined: 25 Oct 2004 Posts: 68

I used the java flag. What I want to do is install to the point I can reboot as quickly as possible, then when I have more time, I will install X and Gnome and other stuff. I also want to make a few changes to the cflags in config, can I do all that in stage 3 or stage 2? I'm just looking for a quick way to get to that re-boot point.

WumpusWill · Posted: Wed Nov 10, 2004 8:23 pm Post subject:

Sure, I'd do a Stage 3. You can alter cflags, etc..., just don't change chost.

The key with Stage 3 is that when you do an 'emerge -e world' to recompile your world, all your cflags and USE flags will go into effect, not before. It will give you a working system quickly, though, and might be worth a shot if you want to save time getting a bootable system up.

infinitezero · n00b Joined: 25 Oct 2004 Posts: 68

I will give it a try tonight we I get home from work; when do I use the command emerge -e world?
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infinitezero · n00b Joined: 25 Oct 2004 Posts: 68

if i don't want to install x and gnome now should i use the -x -gnome flags or just not put anything in.

WumpusWill · Posted: Wed Nov 10, 2004 10:43 pm Post subject:

After your install, you can use emerge -e world to recompile everything back onto your computer. Just set everything up according to the manual, and when finished you can do the emerge -e world.