2006.1 LiveCD hangs before getting to # prompt

rdwalley · n00b Joined: 14 Sep 2006 Posts: 2

When I try to install Gentoo on a Compaq desktop, the installation hangs at "Switching to xorg-x11 OpenGL interface..." It never gets past this point.

Any suggestions?
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sonicbhoc · Posted: Thu Sep 14, 2006 10:09 pm Post subject:

use the 2006.1 minimal CD, and install from a command line prompt.

rdwalley · n00b Joined: 14 Sep 2006 Posts: 2

If I install from CL, how do I get GUI to work?
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loki99 · Posted: Thu Sep 14, 2006 10:13 pm Post subject:

To be honest, the best suggestion I can give to you, is to use the minimal disk and follow the handbook. This way of installing is much more thought out and actually is the default install method.

- Use the GLI only if you know what you are doing. -

Doing the manual install is the most sane and most educational install method and it will save you a lot of troubles later on. :wink:

Just give it a try, it is quite easy and lots of fun, at least it was for me at my first install! :lol:

Enjoy!

loki99 · Posted: Thu Sep 14, 2006 10:18 pm Post subject: