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2. Working with Gentoo

Learn how to work with Gentoo: installing software, altering variables, changing portage behaviour etc.

Content:

1. USE flags
   USE-flags are a very important aspect of Gentoo. In this chapter, you learn to work with USE-flags and understand how USE-flags interact with your system.
2. Portage and Software
   The main reason for portage is to maintain the software on your system. In this chapter you learn how to get information from a package, update your package database, install/remove/update software and more...
3. Portage Features
   Gentoo's Portage allows for several features that improve portage-related aspects, such as build time. This chapter explains the existing features.
4. Controlling Portage Behaviour
   You can tweak Portage to your own needs/environment. Learn how to protect files, select mirrors, change directory locations and more.
5. Initscripts
   Gentoo uses a special initscript format which, amongst other features, allows dependency-driven decisions and virtual initscripts. This chapter explains all these aspects and explains how to deal with these scripts.
6. Environment Variables
   With Gentoo you can easily manage the environment variables for your system. This chapter explains how you do that, and also describes frequently used variables.

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