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<book link="handbook-sparc.xml"> |
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<title>Gentoo Linux SPARC Handbook</title> |
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<author title="Author"> |
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<mail link="swift@gentoo.org">Sven Vermeulen</mail> |
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</author> |
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<author title="Author"> |
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<mail link="uberlord@gentoo.org">Roy Marples</mail> |
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</author> |
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<author title="Author"> |
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<mail link="drobbins@gentoo.org">Daniel Robbins</mail> |
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</author> |
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<author title="Author"> |
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<mail link="chouser@gentoo.org">Chris Houser</mail> |
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</author> |
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<author title="Author"> |
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<mail link="jerry@gentoo.org">Jerry Alexandratos</mail> |
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</author> |
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<author title="Gentoo x86 Developer"> |
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<mail link="seemant@gentoo.org">Seemant Kulleen</mail> |
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</author> |
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<author title="Gentoo Alpha Developer"> |
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<mail link="taviso@gentoo.org">Tavis Ormandy</mail> |
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</author> |
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<author title="Gentoo Alpha Developer"> |
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<mail link="agriffis@gentoo.org">Aron Griffis</mail> |
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</author> |
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<author title="Gentoo AMD64 Developer"> |
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<mail link="jhuebel@gentoo.org">Jason Huebel</mail> |
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</author> |
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<author title="Gentoo HPPA developer"> |
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<mail link="gmsoft@gentoo.org">Guy Martin</mail> |
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</author> |
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<author title="Gentoo PPC developer"> |
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<mail link="pvdabeel@gentoo.org">Pieter Van den Abeele</mail> |
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</author> |
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<author title="Gentoo SPARC developer"> |
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<mail link="blademan@gentoo.org">Joe Kallar</mail> |
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</author> |
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<author title="Editor"> |
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<mail link="zhen@gentoo.org">John P. Davis</mail> |
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</author> |
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<author title="Editor">Pierre-Henri Jondot</author> |
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<author title="Editor"> |
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<mail link="stocke2@gentoo.org">Eric Stockbridge</mail> |
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</author> |
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<author title="Editor"> |
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<mail link="rajiv@gentoo.org">Rajiv Manglani</mail> |
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</author> |
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<author title="Editor"> |
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<mail link="seo@gentoo.org">Jungmin Seo</mail> |
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</author> |
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<author title="Editor"> |
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<mail link="zhware@gentoo.org">Stoyan Zhekov</mail> |
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</author> |
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<author title="Editor"> |
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<mail link="jhhudso@gentoo.org">Jared Hudson</mail> |
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</author> |
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<author title="Editor"> |
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<mail link="peitolm@gentoo.org">Colin Morey</mail> |
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</author> |
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<author title="Editor"> |
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<mail link="peesh@gentoo.org">Jorge Paulo</mail> |
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</author> |
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<author title="Editor"> |
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<mail link="carl@gentoo.org">Carl Anderson</mail> |
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</author> |
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<author title="Editor"> |
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<mail link="avenj@gentoo.org">Jon Portnoy</mail> |
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</author> |
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<author title="Editor"> |
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<mail link="klasikahl@gentoo.org">Zack Gilburd</mail> |
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</author> |
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<author title="Editor"> |
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<mail link="jmorgan@gentoo.org">Jack Morgan</mail> |
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</author> |
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<author title="Editor"> |
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<mail link="bennyc@gentoo.org">Benny Chuang</mail> |
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</author> |
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<author title="Editor"> |
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<mail link="erwin@gentoo.org">Erwin</mail> |
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</author> |
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<author title="Editor"> |
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<mail link="kumba@gentoo.org">Joshua Kinard</mail> |
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</author> |
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<author title="Editor"> |
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<mail link="dertobi123@gentoo.org">Tobias Scherbaum</mail> |
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</author> |
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<author title="Reviewer"> |
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<mail link="g2boojum@gentoo.org">Grant Goodyear</mail> |
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</author> |
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<author title="Reviewer"> |
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<mail link="gerrynjr@gentoo.org">Gerald J. Normandin Jr.</mail> |
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</author> |
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<author title="Reviewer"> |
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<mail link="spyderous@gentoo.org">Donnie Berkholz</mail> |
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</author> |
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<author title="Reviewer"> |
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<mail link="antifa@gentoo.org">Ken Nowack</mail> |
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</author> |
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<author title="Contributor"> |
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<mail link="pylon@gentoo.org">Lars Weiler</mail> |
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</author> |
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<abstract> |
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This is the Gentoo Handbook, an effort to centralise Gentoo/Linux |
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information. |
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</abstract> |
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<!-- The content of this document is licensed under the CC-BY-SA license --> |
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<!-- See http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0 --> |
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<license/> |
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<version>4.0</version> |
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<date>2005-06-09</date> |
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<part> |
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<title>Installing Gentoo</title> |
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<abstract> |
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In this part you learn how to install Gentoo on your system. |
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</abstract> |
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<chapter> |
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<title>About the Gentoo Linux Installation</title> |
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This chapter introduces you to the installation approach documented in this |
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part. |
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</abstract> |
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<include href="hb-install-about.xml"/> |
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</chapter> |
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<chapter> |
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<title>Choosing the Right Installation Medium</title> |
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<abstract> |
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You can install Gentoo in many ways. This chapter explains how to install Gentoo |
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using the minimal Installation CD although installation through the Universal |
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Installation CD is possible as well. |
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</abstract> |
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<include href="hb-install-sparc-medium.xml"/> |
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</chapter> |
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<chapter> |
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<title>Configuring your Network</title> |
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<abstract> |
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To be able to download the latest source code, you will need to setup |
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networking. |
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</abstract> |
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<include href="hb-install-network.xml"/> |
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</chapter> |
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<chapter> |
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<title>Preparing the Disks</title> |
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<abstract> |
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To be able to install Gentoo, you must create the necessary partitions. |
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This chapter describes how to partition a disk for future usage. |
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</abstract> |
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<include href="hb-install-sparc-disk.xml"/> |
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</chapter> |
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<chapter> |
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<title>Installing the Gentoo Installation Files</title> |
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<abstract> |
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Gentoo installs work through so-called stage-files. In this chapter we |
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describe how you extract a stage-file and configure Portage. |
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</abstract> |
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<include href="hb-install-stage.xml"/> |
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</chapter> |
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<chapter> |
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<title>Installing the Gentoo Base System</title> |
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<abstract> |
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Independent of what stage you chose, the eventual result is that you |
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have a Gentoo base system at your disposal. This chapter describes how |
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to progress to that stadium. |
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</abstract> |
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<include href="hb-install-system.xml"/> |
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</chapter> |
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<chapter> |
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<title>Configuring the Kernel</title> |
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<abstract> |
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The Linux kernel is the core of every distribution. This chapter |
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explains how to configure your kernel. |
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</abstract> |
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<include href="hb-install-sparc-kernel.xml"/> |
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</chapter> |
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<chapter> |
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<title>Configuring your System</title> |
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<abstract> |
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You need to edit some important configuration files. In this chapter |
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you receive an overview of these files and an explanation on how to |
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proceed. |
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</abstract> |
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<include href="hb-install-config.xml"/> |
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</chapter> |
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<chapter> |
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<title>Installing Necessary System Tools</title> |
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<abstract> |
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As mentioned before, Gentoo is about choices. In this chapter we help you |
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choose and install some important tools. |
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</abstract> |
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<include href="hb-install-tools.xml"/> |
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</chapter> |
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<chapter> |
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<title>Configuring the Bootloader</title> |
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<abstract> |
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The SPARC architecture uses the SILO bootloader to fire up your Linux system. In |
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this chapter we step you through the process of configuring this bootloader to |
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your needs. |
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</abstract> |
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<include href="hb-install-sparc-bootloader.xml"/> |
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</chapter> |
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<chapter> |
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<title>Finalizing your Gentoo Installation</title> |
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<abstract> |
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You're almost done. We'll just create one (or more) users for your |
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system. |
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</abstract> |
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<include href="hb-install-finalise.xml"/> |
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</chapter> |
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<chapter> |
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<title>Where to go from here?</title> |
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<abstract> |
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Now you have your Gentoo system, but what's next? |
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</abstract> |
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<include href="hb-install-next.xml"/> |
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</chapter> |
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</part> |
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<part> |
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<title>Working with Gentoo</title> |
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<abstract> |
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Learn how to work with Gentoo: installing software, altering variables, changing |
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Portage behaviour etc. |
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</abstract> |
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<chapter> |
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<title>A Portage Introduction</title> |
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This chapter explains the "simple" steps a user definitely needs to know to |
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maintain the software on his system. |
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</abstract> |
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<include href="hb-working-portage.xml"/> |
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</chapter> |
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<chapter> |
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<title>USE flags</title> |
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<abstract> |
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USE-flags are a very important aspect of Gentoo. In this chapter, you learn to |
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work with USE-flags and understand how USE-flags interact with your system. |
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</abstract> |
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<include href="hb-working-use.xml"/> |
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</chapter> |
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<chapter> |
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<title>Portage Features</title> |
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<abstract> |
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Discover the features Portage has, such as support for distributed compiling, |
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ccache and more. |
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</abstract> |
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<include href="hb-working-features.xml"/> |
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</chapter> |
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<chapter> |
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<title>Initscripts</title> |
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<abstract> |
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Gentoo uses a special initscript format which, amongst other features, allows |
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dependency-driven decisions and virtual initscripts. This chapter explains all |
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these aspects and explains how to deal with these scripts. |
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</abstract> |
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<include href="hb-working-rcscripts.xml"/> |
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</chapter> |
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<chapter> |
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<title>Environment Variables</title> |
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<abstract> |
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With Gentoo you can easily manage the environment variables for your system. |
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This chapter explains how you do that, and also describes frequently used |
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variables. |
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</abstract> |
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<include href="hb-working-variables.xml"/> |
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</chapter> |
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</part> |
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<part> |
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<title>Working with Portage</title> |
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<abstract> |
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"Working with Portage" provides an in-depth coverage of Portage, Gentoo's |
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Software Management Tool. |
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</abstract> |
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<chapter> |
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<title>Files and Directories</title> |
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<abstract> |
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Once you want to know Portage in-depth you need to know where it stores its |
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files and data. |
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</abstract> |
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<include href="hb-portage-files.xml"/> |
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</chapter> |
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<chapter> |
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<title>Configuring through Variables</title> |
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<abstract> |
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Portage is completely configurable through various variables you can set in the |
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configuration file or as environment variable. |
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</abstract> |
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<include href="hb-portage-configuration.xml"/> |
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</chapter> |
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<chapter> |
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<title>Mixing Software Branches</title> |
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<abstract> |
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Gentoo provides software separated in several branches, depending on stability |
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and architectural support. "Mixing Software Branches" inform you how these |
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branches can be configured and how you can override this separation |
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individually. |
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</abstract> |
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<include href="hb-portage-branches.xml"/> |
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</chapter> |
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<chapter> |
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<title>Additional Portage Tools</title> |
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<abstract> |
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Portage comes with a few extra tools that might make your Gentoo experience even |
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better. Read on to discover how to use dispatch-conf and other tools. |
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</abstract> |
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<include href="hb-portage-tools.xml"/> |
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</chapter> |
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<chapter> |
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<title>Diverting from the Official Tree</title> |
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<abstract> |
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"Diverting from the Official Tree" gives you some tips and tricks on how to use |
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your own Portage tree, how to synchronise only the categories you want, inject |
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packages and more. |
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</abstract> |
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<include href="hb-portage-diverttree.xml"/> |
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</chapter> |
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<chapter> |
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<title>The Ebuild Application</title> |
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<abstract> |
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In "The Ebuild Application" you are informed about the steps Portage takes while |
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installing software and how you can do this yourself using the ebuild |
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application. |
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</abstract> |
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<include href="hb-portage-ebuild.xml"/> |
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</chapter> |
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</part> |
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|
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<part> |
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<title>Gentoo Network Configuration</title> |
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<abstract>A comprehensive guide to Networking in Gentoo.</abstract> |
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<chapter> |
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<title>Getting Started</title> |
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<abstract> |
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A guide to quickly get your network interface up and running in most common |
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environments. |
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</abstract> |
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<include href="hb-net-start.xml"/> |
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</chapter> |
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<chapter> |
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<title>Advanced Configuration</title> |
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<abstract> |
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Here we learn about how the configuration works - you need to know this |
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before we learn about modular networking. |
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</abstract> |
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<include href="hb-net-advanced.xml"/> |
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</chapter> |
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|
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<chapter> |
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<title>Modular Networking</title> |
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<abstract> |
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Gentoo provides you flexible networking - here you are told about choosing |
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different DHCP clients, setting up bonding, bridging, VLANs and more. |
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</abstract> |
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<include href="hb-net-modules.xml"/> |
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</chapter> |
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<chapter> |
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<title>Wireless Networking</title> |
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Wireless isn't straight-forward. Hopefully we'll get you working! |
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</abstract> |
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<include href="hb-net-wireless.xml"/> |
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</chapter> |
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<chapter> |
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<title>Adding Functionality</title> |
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<abstract> |
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If you're feeling adventurous, you can add your own functions to networking. |
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</abstract> |
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<include href="hb-net-functions.xml"/> |
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</chapter> |
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<chapter> |
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<title>Network Management</title> |
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<abstract> |
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For laptop users or people who move their computer around different networks. |
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</abstract> |
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<include href="hb-net-management.xml"/> |
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</chapter> |
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</part> |
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</book> |