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This is a template that is used as part of the Installation instructions which covers: an initial overview of the installation process as well as LiveCD download and boot instructions.. Templates are being used to allow multiple variant install guides that use most of the same re-usable parts.

Installation Overview

This is a basic overview of the Funtoo installation process:

  1. Download and boot the live CD of your choice.
  2. Prepare your disk.
  3. Create and mount filesystems.
  4. Install the Funtoo stage tarball of your choice.
  5. Chroot into your new system.
  6. Download the Portage tree.
  7. Configure your system and network.
  8. Install a kernel.
  9. Install a bootloader.
  10. Complete final steps.
  11. Reboot and enjoy.

Live CD




Network Access

Once you have booted System Rescue CD, see if you have network access:

# ping

If the ping is successful, then your Network is set up. Hit Control-C to stop the ping. If you need to establish a WiFi connection for your network, then this needs to be done using the System Rescue CD graphical environment. Run startx to start a graphical session:

# startx

Then, use the NetworkManager applet (icon in lower right) to connect to a WiFi network of your choice. Next, open a terminal inside your graphical environment, and you should be able to use the terminal to complete the rest of the steps.

Remote Install

Alternatively, you can log in to your System Rescue CD-booted system over the network via SSH to perform the install, and this may be more convenient for you.

If you'd like to complete the install remotely, here's how. First, you will need to ensure that you are connected to the network. Then, you will need to set a root password for System Rescue CD:

# passwd
New password: ********
Retype new password: ********
passwd: password updated successfully


# ifconfig


# ssh root@
Password: **********

You should now be connected remotely to System Rescue CD and can perform the installation steps.