[RLUG] Gentoo

[CodeDragon at runbox.com]

I have the universal CD, and printed the handbook out for reference. It seems there are additional downloads you have to make to get it to work. I think I will stay wired instead. 

The wireless adapter is a broadcom 802.11g adapter w/bluetooth. HP does not idetify the maker. 

I did finally make it through the whole Gentoo install process the hardway (CAT5 connection). I am confused however as I compiled in pcmcia support and wireless support in the kernel, but don't have the iwconfig program. Does anyone know where this comes from? 

Damon

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From: "Erich Hohman" <erich at amyerichchina.com>
To: rlug at rlug.org
Subject: Re: [RLUG] Gentoo

> > I am now installing Gentoo on my laptop. I downloaded the universal CD ,
> > but cannot seem to get it to install without an internet connection. In an
> > attempt to satisfy the network connection I tried enabling the wireless
> > connection without success. I even tried running Knoppix to get wireless
> > running, also with no success. Does anyone have any suggestions to either
> > problem?
> >
> > Damon
> >
> I've always started with the minimal disc and a network connection, but
> with the universal CD you should be able to install without the network. 
> The install docs at http://www.gentoo.org/doc/en/handbook/2005.1/index.xml
> should get you headed in the right direction.  If you run into any
> specific issues, I'd be happy to help.
> As far as the wireless goes, do you know what chipset you are using?  I've
> gotten lucky and have never had to resort to the ndis wrapper stuff, but
> depending on your hardware, you may have to.  I've always found the
> seattlewireless site to be very informative. They also have lots of
> quality links. http://www.seattlewireless.net/index.cgi/HardwareComparison
> 
> Erich
> 
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