how long will gentoo linux install

[jan1024188]

im installing gentoo linux for tree hours now

emerging media /libs/xine -lib blah blah
im waiting ten minutes for this now

is tha normal????????

[Dapper Dan]

It's not to late to go back!! Save yourself and return to Slackware!!



Seriously, yes. Gentoo takes a while to compile. Depending on your connection, it can take anywhere from several hours to a few days.

[jan1024188]

great...i think ill get mad

[Kojak]

A stage three installation can be done in one to a few hours (depending on the system power). If you go for a stage one or stage two isntall, prepare for an install-procedure that will last several days.

[jan1024188]

stage 3 doesnt work...i dont know why
i have choosed stage3+GPR or something like that
unfortunatly media /libs/xine -lib blah blah is broken so im installing gentoo again

[Dapper Dan]

If you don't get Gentoo the way you want it, you might want to have a look at Crux. You start with a minimal install from a single cd then build and configure the system from there. Crux packages also compile from source. It's the fastest distro I've ever run.

[jan1024188]

thanks ill take a look....