[ozar]

Keep in mind that Gentoo is considered an advanced distribution, so if you are new to Linux, you'll undoubtedly run into some hurdles. That's why I recommend printing out the handbook. You'll get to do lots of command line work, too, unless they've changed it since I last installed it.

Try to have fun with Linux!

[jimlikessweets]

Originally Posted by ozar

Keep in mind that Gentoo is considered an advanced distribution, so if you are new to Linux, you'll undoubtedly run into some hurdles. That's why I recommend printing out the handbook. You'll get to do lots of command line work, too, unless they've changed it since I last installed it.

Try to have fun with Linux!

thank you very much for you help! ^_^
i have an extra computer with the handbook open. i really want to learn about linux. i suppose this is a good way to go about learning it. thank you and everyone else for your help again.

-jim

[jimlikessweets]

unfortunatly i recieved the same error message as with the live cd. so i do not think it is the live cds fualt. i'm assuming it does not have the driver or does not use the driver i need to run it's gui. does anyone have any idea for a fix? or a different way to go about installing gentoo that might work?

[daark.child]

Did you get these errors after installing from the minimal install cd? The reason I ask is because the minimal install disc is text only, so you shouldn't get Xorg errors.

[jimlikessweets]

i got it after the install and reboot. it showed up then.

[nightstrike2002]

hey....at the boot screen of livecd.....boot with the command 'gentoo nox'....which stands for 'NO X-server'....this'll allow u to install gentoo first and THEN....update ur drivers and kernel or watever else u'll need...this is what i did with mine...

cheers

[jimlikessweets]

thanks a lot night strike. that did the trick. ^_^

[nightstrike2002]

u're welcome dude...