Oregon State University’s Open Source Lab (OSL) has been a major supporter of Gentoo Linux and many other software projects for years. It is currently hosting several of our infrastructure …

Gentoo is a free operating system based on Linux that can be automatically optimized and customized for just about any application or need. Extreme configurability, performance, and a …

Ready to go? These steps are all described in the Gentoo Handbook. Should you have any questions regarding Gentoo, or the installation process, we're here for you!

Dec 14, 2025 · Please see the Gentoo Handbook for the complete installation documentation. It explains how you can find the right architecture for your machine and which files you need at …

Dec 7, 2025 · Gentoo wiki contributors encourage beginners to consult the Help page before making edits. It also links to the MediaWiki User's Guide which contains information on how to …

Apr 11, 2025 · The Gentoo handbook is an effort to centralize essential documentation for initial Gentoo installation and basic system administration.

Aug 1, 2024 · Gentoo Linux is a Unix-like operating system known for its flexibility and performance. It is designed to be customized and optimized for the specific hardware on which …

Sep 24, 2024 · Gentoo is an exceptionally stable, powerful, and flexible distribution that leverages installing from source code to provide functionality that would be hard to achieve with a binary …

Dec 13, 2025 · Gentoo support for the KDE project is excellent, with comprehensive packaging of KDE Frameworks, Plasma, and Applications, as well as a wide array of other miscellaneous …

Gentoo is a volunteer-driven distribution and so are our support options: We have a great Gentoo community that tests and helps document many aspects of the Gentoo distribution.