[vox-tech] Gentoo - Backup Sys Config Files & Grub vs LILO

[Jonathan Stickel]

Edward Elliott wrote:
> I've decided that I've recuperated after my last Gentoo burnout and 
> so I'm jumping right back on the Gentoo horse again. I've downloaded the
> new 2004.0 lived CD release and I'm going to rebuild the system from scratch.
> 
> Before I do, I would appreciate some advice from the Linux gurus in the group,
> especially the Gentoo users.

I'm no guru, but I am an avid gentoo user.
> 
> 1) What key system config files should I backup to diskette on my current 
> system, so I have these files for reference on the new 2004.0 build? Or more 
> generically, what system config files is it a good practice to backup.
> 
Since I mostly just go with the default configs whenever possible, I 
tend keep track of only fstab, XF86Config, make.conf, rc.conf, and some 
other things specific to my setup, like logrotate.conf and ntp.conf

> 2) On my current Gentoo system I chose Grub as the boot loader, was that a
> reasonable choice? Is there any reason to prefer LILO over Grub?
>

I've used grub ever since it's been available.  It's so easy to make 
changes to the boot menu (just edit /boot/grub/grub.conf), I don't know 
why anyone uses LILO.

Jonathan