{"wikiid":531502,"langid":"en","namespace":"CATEGORY","title":"Gentoo Linux","revisionid":1269979,"contents_raw":"== Background Information ==\n\nCreated by Daniel Robbins as Enoch Linux, Gentoo Linux is a versatile and customizable Linux distribution known for its flexibility, performance, and robust package management system. It was initially released in 2002.\n\nDue to its focus on system optimization and customization, Gentoo has gained popularity among advanced users and developers. It emphasizes building the operating system from source code, allowing users to tailor their installations to specific hardware and performance requirements.\n\nIts package management system, Portage, facilitates easy installation, removal, and management of software packages, enabling users to control their computing environments extensively.\n\n== ***Technical Specifications*** ==\n\n* ***Initial Release:*** 2002\n* ***Developer:*** Daniel Robbins under the Gentoo Foundation\n* ***Update Method:*** Rolling release\n* ***Kernel Type:*** Monolithic (Linux Kernel\n* ***Package Management:*** Portage\n* ***Supported Platforms:*** IA-32, x86-64, IA-64, PA-RISC (HPPA), PowerPC 32\/64, SPARC 64-bit, DEC Alpha, ARM 32\/64, MIPS\n* ***Default Desktop Environment:*** CLI, with support for various window managers and desktop environments\n* ***License:*** Free Software\n* ***Software Repository:*** [link|https:\/\/gitweb.gentoo.org\/repo\/gentoo.git|https:\/\/gitweb.gentoo.org\/repo\/gentoo.git|new_window=true]\n\n=== System Hardware Requirements ===\n\n{table\n|width=100%\n|!\n|! Minimal CD\n|! LiveDVD\n|--\n| ***CPU***\n| i486 or Later\n| i686 or Later\n|--\n| ***Memory***\n| 256 MB\n| 512 MB\n|--\n| ***Disk Space***\n| 2.5 GB (Excluding Swap Space)\n|\n|--\n| ***Swap Space***\n| At least 256 MB\n|\n}\n\n== ***Additional Information*** ==\n\n* [link|https:\/\/www.gentoo.org\/|Official Website]\n* [link|https:\/\/wiki.gentoo.org\/|Gentoo Documentation]\n* [link|https:\/\/forums.gentoo.org\/|Gentoo Forums]\n* [link|https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Gentoo_Linux|Gentoo Wikipedia Page]","contents_json":{"type":"doc","content":[{"type":"heading","attrs":{"level":2},"content":[{"type":"text","text":"Background Information"}]},{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"type":"text","text":"Created by Daniel Robbins as Enoch Linux, Gentoo Linux is a versatile and customizable Linux distribution known for its flexibility, performance, and robust package management system. 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Background Information<\/h2><\/div>\n\n

Created by Daniel Robbins as Enoch Linux, Gentoo Linux is a versatile and customizable Linux distribution known for its flexibility, performance, and robust package management system. It was initially released in 2002.<\/p>\n\n

Due to its focus on system optimization and customization, Gentoo has gained popularity among advanced users and developers. It emphasizes building the operating system from source code, allowing users to tailor their installations to specific hardware and performance requirements.<\/p>\n\n

Its package management system, Portage, facilitates easy installation, removal, and management of software packages, enabling users to control their computing environments extensively.<\/p>\n\n

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Technical Specifications<\/strong><\/h2><\/div>\n\n