From 5eaa8abd09c5614f141c45436493b380bca8a8a1 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: tomit4 Date: Sat, 22 Nov 2025 13:50:49 -0800 Subject: [PATCH] :memo: Made note on mirrorselect change to install --- gentoo/gentoo_install_notes.md | 14 ++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 14 insertions(+) diff --git a/gentoo/gentoo_install_notes.md b/gentoo/gentoo_install_notes.md index cc51be9e..89b28a47 100644 --- a/gentoo/gentoo_install_notes.md +++ b/gentoo/gentoo_install_notes.md @@ -57,6 +57,20 @@ nameserver 1.1.1.1 nameserver 1.0.0.1 ``` +## On mirrorselect + +At some point during the installation process, you'll be asked to select your +mirrors. Instead of using the handbook's method, use this instead to get the +fastest available mirrors: + +```sh +mirrorselect -s3 -b10 -D +``` + +This will take a bit of time, but will ping and download 100KB from each mirror +and then choose the fastest 3 and append it to your `/etc/portage/make.conf` +file. + ## General Notes A general speedrun guide to installing gentoo can be found at: