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skurg
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 Posted: Sun May 27, 2012 3:58 pm Post subject: How to install from different distro |
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Is there any tutorial how to install gentoo from different linux distribution? I found http://www.gentoo.org/doc/en/altinstall.xml
but It tells me absolutely nothing besides repartitioning hard drive. |
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john-doe
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| Posted: Sun May 27, 2012 4:26 pm Post subject: |
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| grab a live cd and follow the handbook... |
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Hu
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| Posted: Sun May 27, 2012 4:49 pm Post subject: |
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| skurg: do you have an existing Linux installation that you want to use as a base for installing Gentoo? If yes, then you can do that, subject to some compatibility constraints. If no, then a LiveCD is your best option. |
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skurg
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| Posted: Sun May 27, 2012 5:18 pm Post subject: |
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If yes, then you can do that, subject to some compatibility constraints.
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But how to do that? It is possible to install gentoo just like LFS? |
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NeddySeagoon
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| Posted: Sun May 27, 2012 5:28 pm Post subject: |
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skurg,
Boot into <random_distro> get into a root shell then do
You need to have, or be able to create, a partition for Gentoo. Gentoo can share swap and /boot with other distro(s)
Now you can follow the handbook.
Take care with partitioning your HDD - you don't want to destroy <random_distro>
You need not install the Gentoo boot loader. Just add Gentoo to ypur existing boot loader.
If your Gentoo will be a 64 bit install, then <random_distro> must provide a 64 bit kernel.
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elliptical_clocks
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| Posted: Tue May 29, 2012 11:20 am Post subject: Re: How to install from different distro |
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Yes, there is a way to do this. I do it for every Gentoo installation because I find it better than the Live CD.
On your existing Linux system, use GParted or cfdisk to create the partition for your Gentoo system. Then create a directory /mnt/gentoo as root. Next, mount the partition for Gentoo under /mnt/gentoo.
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su root
mkdir /mnt/gentoo
mount /dev/??? /mnt/gentoo
cd /mnt/gentoo
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Now follow the handbook starting at section 5. Installing the Gentoo Installation Files.
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ppurka
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| Posted: Tue May 29, 2012 11:39 am Post subject: |
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It's all well documented:
http://www.gentoo.org/doc/en/altinstall.xml#doc_chap5
Notice that it redirects you to the usual installation method after the partition is done: | Code: | | Once you have resized, boot back into your old linux as described. Then go to The Gentoo Handbook: Preparing the Disks and follow the instructions. When chrooting, use the following command to flush your environment: |
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