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                         *   Gentoo  Anaconda  port   *
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                         Installing Gentoo with Anaconda
                     by wiktor w brodlo <wiktor@brodlo.net>

It is  fairly easy to  install Gentoo using  the Anaconda installer  (that's the
point).  For the most part, the installer follows the Gentoo handbook, but there
are some exceptions.

To start the  installer,  run liveinst as a regular user.  You will be asked for
your language  (this language  will be  used for  the installer  as well as your
new system),  your keyboard layout (just like the language, this keyboard layout
will be used  throughout the installation and will be the  default layout in the
installed system).

After these  are selected,  you will  be asked  where would  you like to install
Gentoo.  You will be given several choices:  automatic re-partitioning including
wipe,  using the existing Linux partitions,  using the free space on the HDD, or
your own personal layout. You can also verify the installer's magic by selecting
"Review layout".

You will then be asked to pick the settings that go into /etc/make.conf.  Please
follow the instructions on-screen to pick the best options for your new system.

Select your mirrors and your sync mirrors, so that new packages can be installed
and the Portage tree can be updated. Pick your profile and your USE flags.

Use the  nice  map to tell  the installer  where  you are,  so that  the correct
timezone  is set by  the installer.  Choose whether  you want  to pick  your own
kernel configuration or whether you prefer to just copy the kernel from the DVD.

Pick your cron and system logger.

Choose where you'd like the GRUB bootloader installed,  and whether you'd like a
bootloader password.

Create a user account and choose  whether you'd like a desktop  environment with
X.org or just text mode.

The  installation  will now  download a stage3  archive,  unpack it  on your new
system, sync the Portage tree, install some tools, write down your configuration
and install any software you elected to install.

After  the  installer  is done,  it will ask  you for  permission  to reboot the
system.  When you're ready,  reboot,  remove the LiveDVD from the drive  and let
your new Gentoo boot. Enjoy! ;-)