Kernel compilation: no space left on device

Hexe · n00b Joined: 22 Sep 2007 Posts: 13

Hello,

I wanted to switch from Ubuntu to Gentoo today and I started installation from stage3 using standard installation guide (http://www.gentoo.org/doc/en/handbook/handbook.xml). As a starting device I plugged a USB stick.

So, I stuck at point 7.c. After I typed

richard.scott · Posted: Mon Apr 26, 2010 2:44 pm Post subject:

Are you installing onto the USB stick?

If so, how much is it, as it sounds like its ran out of space.
For reference, my compiled kernel folder needs 750M of free space!

Sounds like you need a bigger disk to install onto.

Hexe · n00b Joined: 22 Sep 2007 Posts: 13

Well, I'm confused right now :).

My USB stick has 1 gb, but it shouldn't matter, it should be the same situation as with an ISO on a CD, right?
I mean, where does the system install while using a CD?
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richard.scott · Posted: Mon Apr 26, 2010 2:53 pm Post subject:

Are you trying to install Gentoo onto the USB stick? or an internal disk?

Hexe · n00b Joined: 22 Sep 2007 Posts: 13

My laptop's internal disk.

I think I did something wrong and it tries to use a USB stick.

How to force it to use the internal disk?

EDIT:

OK, I see what's wrong, I missed something.
I have a minimal CD iso copied to my USB stick and it needs at least 1,5 gb of free space.

Thank you for your time ;).
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richard.scott · Posted: Mon Apr 26, 2010 3:20 pm Post subject:

You need to make sure that when you get to 4.e in the handbook that you use the correct device for your internal disk.

In the handbook the list this in "Code Listing 5.1: Mounting partitions":

Hexe · n00b Joined: 22 Sep 2007 Posts: 13

Stupid me.

I completely missed the step with mounting partitions.

That explains everything.

Thanks :).
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richard.scott · Posted: Mon Apr 26, 2010 3:41 pm Post subject:

lol no problem.