I have been interested in trying out gentoo for quite a while, but have been having some trouble making out just which files I need. The book seems clear for most everything, but as regards my particular situation it is not so. I want to install in the typical way, from source packages rather than with precompiled binaries. However, I have a lowly dialup, and cannot even imagine trying to download each package at that speed. I do have some indirect access to a computer with a faster connection, just a day or two a month, but I cannot use torrent or be there to watch it and click on a bunch of links. So, what I am having to do is know in advance exactly which iso I need, and then start the download at the beginning of the day and then later burn the disc to bring home.
The book mentions a networkless install, but this seems to be a binary package installation. That is the inference I am drawing in regards to the universal install disc and the packages disc. Am I wrong? The day I have access to a faster connection is coming up this Wednesday and I am hoping to clarify what I need so that I can consider trying out a Gentoo install. So, in short, which specific iso images can I use to achieve a reasonably complete non-binary Gentoo installation without any internet access whatsoever? I very much appreciate any help that can be offered. patrick -- gentoo-user@gentoo.org mailing list
