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Welcome to Funtoo Linux! This document was written to help you install Funtoo Linux on PC-compatible systems, while keeping distracting options regarding system configuration to a minimum.
Welcome to Funtoo Linux! This document was written to help you install Funtoo Linux on PC-compatible systems, while keeping distracting options regarding system configuration to a minimum.


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If you've had previous experience installing Gentoo Linux then a lot of steps will be familiar, but you should still read through as there are a few differences. If you're new to installing a Gentoo-based Linux, or new to Linux entirely -- welcome! We have attempted to make these installation instructions understandable to new users as well.
''If you're new to installing a Gentoo-based Linux, or new to Linux entirely -- welcome!'' We have attempted to make these installation instructions understandable to new users as well. We encourage all new users to read [[Wolf Pack Philosophy]] to understand some of the distinctives of the Funtoo community.


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{{Tip|We now offer direct deployment of [https://aws.amazon.com/marketplace/pp/B07KT3VN7Q/ Funtoo Linux in Amazon Web Services]. This is a useful option for those who wish to take advantage of AWS or deploy Funtoo Linux automatically. [[Amazon EC2 Launch|A tutorial-style guide on how to use AWS with Funtoo is available.]] }}
Before we get started, please review the following important information:


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{{Note|To familiarize yourself with the latest changes in Funtoo Linux, [[Release Notes/1.4-release|Release Notes for Funtoo Linux 1.4]] are available.}}
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;Current Release: The current release of Funtoo Linux is {{c|next}}, sometimes referred to as {{c|next-release}}. This is actually a (mostly) rolling release with an emphasis on being current. We also have {{c|1.4-release}} available, which is a rolling release with an emphasis on long-term stability. However, we recommend for all users to use {{c|next}} if possible and consider {{c|1.4-release}} to be a legacy release unless you have very specific needs for something in {{c|1.4-release}}.
 
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;Development Model: Funtoo Linux is a ''community-developed'' Linux meta-distribution. If you use Funtoo Linux, you are welcome to contribute to its development via code.funtoo.org without going through any special procedure or complicated approval process. See [[Development Guide]] for more information on how to contribute to Funtoo. We also have [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2YVrx9jFJOd8aBrJBbXPir8zCMcK3Ip8 YouTube video tutorials] to help you get started.
 
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;Support Matrix: Please use our [[Support Matrix]] to familiarize yourself with the technologies we do -- and do not -- support.
 
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;Documentation Styles:{{#ifeq:{{PAGENAME}}|Install/Introduction|We also offer the ability to [[InstallPrintable|view the install instructions]] as a single page, suitable for printing.|We now offer the ability to {{Install|1=read and browse the Install Guide section-by-section}}. Online users may find this more convenient.}}
 
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;Running Steam: We have recently released official Steam Docker Images as well as support for Steam on Flatpak -- these are the officially-supported way to run Steam on Funtoo. See [[Steam]] for more information.
 
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;Containers: [[LXD]] container management as well as Docker is officially supported. Please see [[Chroot and Containers]] for an incomplete but growing list of container technologies available, along with links to further documentation.
 
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;New Fchroot Tool: Our new [https://code.funtoo.org/bitbucket/users/drobbins/repos/fchroot/browse fchroot tool] is now available to allow you to run ARM and RISCV environments on PC-compatible hardware. This is a very effective tool for accelerating building of large pieces of software on resource-constrained ARM systems. See the [https://code.funtoo.org/bitbucket/users/drobbins/repos/fchroot/browse code.funtoo.org page], [[Frankenchroot]] and [[Frankenchroot/Live_NFS_Frankenchroot]] for set-up information.
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Now that we've covered all that important information, it's time to get started installing Funtoo Linux!
 
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This is a basic overview of the Funtoo installation process:
This is a basic overview of the Funtoo installation process:


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# [[Install/Download_LiveCD|Download and boot the live CD of your choice]].
# [[Install/Get Acquainted|Get Acquainted with Funtoo's Culture and Support Matrix]].
# [[Install/Download_LiveCD|Download and boot the Funtoo LiveCD/LiveUSB]].
# [[Install/Prepare_Disk|Prepare your disk]].
# [[Install/Prepare_Disk|Prepare your disk]].
# [[Install/MBR_Partitioning|MBR Partitioning]].
# [[Install/MBR_Partitioning|MBR Partitioning]].

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Install Guide: Introduction

root # Welcome to Funtoo Linux!

Welcome to Funtoo Linux! This document was written to help you install Funtoo Linux on PC-compatible systems, while keeping distracting options regarding system configuration to a minimum.

If you're new to installing a Gentoo-based Linux, or new to Linux entirely -- welcome! We have attempted to make these installation instructions understandable to new users as well. We encourage all new users to read Wolf Pack Philosophy to understand some of the distinctives of the Funtoo community.

Before we get started, please review the following important information:

Our desktop environment stages (GNOME, Cinnamon, etc.) now support seamless installation on VMware Workstation Pro virtual machines. We highly recommend you enable 3D Accelerated Video for your VM, which is not enabled by default. Click here for more info.
Current Release
The current release of Funtoo Linux is next, sometimes referred to as next-release. This is actually a (mostly) rolling release with an emphasis on being current. We also have 1.4-release available, which is a rolling release with an emphasis on long-term stability. However, we recommend for all users to use next if possible and consider 1.4-release to be a legacy release unless you have very specific needs for something in 1.4-release.
Development Model
Funtoo Linux is a community-developed Linux meta-distribution. If you use Funtoo Linux, you are welcome to contribute to its development via code.funtoo.org without going through any special procedure or complicated approval process. See Development Guide for more information on how to contribute to Funtoo. We also have YouTube video tutorials to help you get started.
Support Matrix
Please use our Support Matrix to familiarize yourself with the technologies we do -- and do not -- support.
Documentation Styles
We also offer the ability to view the install instructions as a single page, suitable for printing.
Running Steam
We have recently released official Steam Docker Images as well as support for Steam on Flatpak -- these are the officially-supported way to run Steam on Funtoo. See Steam for more information.
Containers
LXD container management as well as Docker is officially supported. Please see Chroot and Containers for an incomplete but growing list of container technologies available, along with links to further documentation.
New Fchroot Tool
Our new fchroot tool is now available to allow you to run ARM and RISCV environments on PC-compatible hardware. This is a very effective tool for accelerating building of large pieces of software on resource-constrained ARM systems. See the code.funtoo.org page, Frankenchroot and Frankenchroot/Live_NFS_Frankenchroot for set-up information.

Now that we've covered all that important information, it's time to get started installing Funtoo Linux!

Installation Overview

This is a basic overview of the Funtoo installation process:

  1. Get Acquainted with Funtoo's Culture and Support Matrix.
  2. Download and boot the Funtoo LiveCD/LiveUSB.
  3. Prepare your disk.
  4. MBR Partitioning.
  5. GPT Partitioning.
  6. Create and mount filesystems.
  7. Setting the Date.
  8. Install the Funtoo stage tarball of your choice.
  9. Chroot into your new system.
  10. Download the Portage tree.
  11. Configure your system.
  12. Introducing Portage.
  13. Install a kernel.
  14. Install a bootloader.
  15. Configure the Network.
  16. Complete final steps.
  17. Profile Configuration.
  18. All Done! Enjoy!
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