Once again, a lot has happened in Gentoo over the past months. New developers, more binary packages, GnuPG alternatives support, Gentoo for WSL, improved Rust bootstrap, better …

4 days ago · Please see the Gentoo Handbook for the complete installation documentation. It explains how you can find the right architecture for your machine and which files you need at …

Ready to go? These steps are all described in the Gentoo Handbook. Should you have any questions regarding Gentoo, or the installation process, we're here for you!

Apr 11, 2025 · The Gentoo handbook is an effort to centralize essential documentation for initial Gentoo installation and basic system administration.

Jan 4, 2015 · Alternatively, Gentoo can be installed from non-official media such as an already installed distribution or a non-Gentoo bootable disk (such as Linux Mint). This document …

Gentoo is a free operating system based on Linux that can be automatically optimized and customized for just about any application or need. Extreme configurability, performance, and a …

Dec 7, 2025 · Gentoo wiki contributors encourage beginners to consult the Help page before making edits. It also links to the MediaWiki User's Guide which contains information on how to …

In addition to the documentation available on the wiki, we also offer documentation resources geared towards Gentoo development: Gentoo Development Guide (a.k.a Devmanual).

Jan 6, 2024 · A Gentoo installation starts with booting a complete Linux environment (with shell access). There are several means to doing this, such as using the Minimal Installation CD, …

May 9, 2025 · This handbook contains the installation instructions for an Internet-based installation and some additional sections for working with Gentoo's native software tools such …