Do you like Lego? Do you like Linux? I think I've found the most Lego-ish Linux of the bunch: Gentoo Linux! Using the Gentoo minimal install image and Reading The Fine Manual, I show the choices I make to create an encrypted Root-On-ZFS minimal Linux system with "just enough" to provide a solid foundation to build upon further: whether that be setting up a desktop, laptop, or server. 01. Start Here Acquire an installation image Prepare the USB installation media Boot the installation media Set larger console font Verify network connectivity Remote login to installer Verify boot mode Update the system clock 02. Prepare the DISK Define DISK variables Wipe the DISK Partition the DISK Format the ESP partition 03. Create the ZFS Pool Create the encryption keyfile Create the encrypted ZFS pool Define ID variable Create the ZFS datasets Export and re-import pool for installation Mount the ZFS datasets 04. Install the Gentoo Base System Install the stage file Configure compile options…
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