[dk524]

hello everyone!
im new to gentoo and i wanna know if it is possible to install packages using emerge but without downloading them with it. i mean, if i download a package and all its dependencies etc... (without using emerge), how can i install it using emerge? and if not with emerge then how?? i would appreciate it if your responses describes the procedures that i have to do in a few simple steps (im still a gentoo noob...).

thanx in advance!

P.S. can i use packages from the "Gentoo Package CD" although my laptop's architecture is x86?

[ozar]

Welcome to the forums, dk524!

Check this answer on the Gentoo FAQ about installing manually downloaded packages:

Gentoo Linux Frequently Asked Questions

Hope that's what you were asking.

[dk524]

just as i thouht it would be..

thank you very much!!!!

btw, i found gentoo really really great from the first time! although i havent seen anything yet.... :P

[ozar]

Have fun with your Gentoo system, and don't hesitate to post new threads with any new questions.