Installation of ISO: With partitioning already done, where do I start?

The document I refer to is: http://ebalaskas.gr/wiki/archlinux/netinstall#h254-14
My question is:
Given that I have already used gparted to create a bootable partition, can I forego the first stages of the install procedure as set forth in the wiki
(which are all to do with partitioning, and creating a swap file) and proceed straight to the install?
If so, does that mean that my first task is to create mount points?
Thanks in advance for any help.
Last edited by textillis (2013-06-03 14:12:12)

textillis wrote:
Listen pal, FYI: I took that site from an earlier respondent to this thread.
I am just trying to get oriented around here: your tone comes across as condescending, then finally just boorish.
Is that how you wish to come across?
(does the trilby go with braces, lederhosen and a very short, centred moustache?)
Following that rhetorical question with an example of Godwin's law undermines the whole post.
Please keep in mind that tone is often lost in online posts. Trilby's point is correct and intended to steer you in the right direction. We only offer support on this forum for the "official" installation guides. If you want to follow something else then you are free to do so, but we cannot help you with that, only the author can. Obviously we recommend the official guides and wiki. They are the most accurate and up-to-date.
I'd also like to ask you to please stop top-posting when you quote others.
*pulls out braces with thumbs and struts off in lederhosen*

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