Ok, so I as mentioned last time. I decided to take on another server project. I decided to ditch the dell as desktop computer and re-invent it as a home server. Instead of trying to manually remove everything (including the X server), I decided to start again from scratch.
After a solid backup of everything I need on the box, I downloaded the latest version of ubuntu server and gentoo minimal install CDs and was on my way. After getting a bit used to using ubuntu as a desktop OS at work, I thought I would give it a try as a server. The installation was a snap. It even gave me the option to installed LAMP and in 15 minutes I has the core of the server. This takes a good several hours to do on gentoo, so of course I thought this was meant to be. Yet after the initial login, nothing felt right. The commands are slightly different, I cant find things, certain things are not installed. I cant believe how accustom I have become to gentoo.
So, needless to say, it didnt take long to begin the gentoo installation. During which I came to the realization, after three years of using the OS, I am getting pretty good at the installation. What ever that means. So, after a bit of the following, I am on my way:
# emerge –sync
# emerge portage
So, now the thick things are out of the way, its on the the fun. I dont think I have the time to finish tonight. But I will continue tomorrow.
I do have to add that I really dig the new frame buffer and splash logo. I guess I am a sucker for a but of eye candy.
joe