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Getting Started
Why should I be using Fedora?
You should be using Fedora because it includes the best and latest collection of robust
free and open source software available. The Overview details many of Fedora's
strengths:
http://fedoraproject.org/wiki/Overview
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You can download, use and redestribute Fedora and we strongly encourage you to do
so. The Free and open source licenses (such as the GPL) governing the source code
allow you to redistribute or modify Fedora but any use must comply with the Fedora
Trademark Guidelines. Details are available at
http://fedoraproject.org/wiki/Distribution
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The Fedora Release Notes document known issues with specific device models:
http://docs.fedoraproject.org/release-notes/
For more information on the Fedora hardware policy, refer to the question on
hardware certification.
Using Fedora
How do I configure network connections? How does
Fedora support wireless connections?
By default, Fedora configures the network cards on your computer to automatically
obtain the correct network settings with DHCP. If your computer connects to a wired
network or DSL router, no further configuration is required.
For other types of connection, you may wish to install Network Manager. This new
system provides automatic networking and wireless configuration, as well as an
interface for VPN connections. Laptops may switch seamlessly between networks with
NetworkManager.
http://fedoraproject.org/wiki/Tools/NetworkManager
Fedora also provides the system-config-network utility, which allows you to
manually configure most networking options. To run system-config-network, choose
System > Administration > Network.
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like APT?
The yum utility helps you manage the software on your system. The yum utility
accesses Web sites, known as repositories, to download and install the latest versions
of software packages. Fedora systems also include a graphical interface to yum, which
appears on the Main Menu under Applications > Add/Remove Software.
From Fedora Core 4 onwards, systems are automatically configured to use both the
Core and Extras repositories maintained by the Fedora Project. Fedora Core and
Fedora Extras repositories have been merged since the Fedora 7 release and includes
over 7000 packages.
Refer to this page for more information on yum:
http://fedoraproject.org/wiki/Tools/yum
Apt is also in Fedora repository but not as the default package manager. See the APT
page for details:
http://fedoraproject.org/wiki/Tools/Apt
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released the technologies under licenses which are compatible with Fedora's
requirements.
Fedora only supports and includes free and open source software. Technologies
under stringent copyright or patent restrictions are not included in Fedora. For more
information about multimedia support in Fedora, including more about MP3 and
MPEG support, see the Multimedia section:
http://fedoraproject.org/wiki/Multimedia
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a more robust implementation. The Xen page can help you get started:
http://fedoraproject.org/wiki/Tools/Xen
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that are too disruptive to include in a general release will be made available only in
the development branch and included in the subsequent general release. Merely
continuing to update won't lead to a next release and you need to explicitly do a
distribution upgrade if desired. Updates are available for every release for the period
denoted in the LifeCycle page.
Red Hat will not be providing an SLA (Service Level Agreement) for resolution
times for updates for The Fedora Project. Security updates will take priority. For
packages maintained by external parties, Red Hat may respond to security holes by
deprecating packages if the external maintainers do not provide updates in a
reasonable time. Users who want support, or maintenance according to an SLA, may
purchase the appropriate Red Hat Enterprise Linux product for their use.
Help
Where can I find help?
You can find documentation and get help through forums, IRC, or mailing lists from
others in the Fedora community. See the Communicate page for more information:
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http://fedoraproject.org/wiki/Communicate
Please do not contact Fedora developers directly, or use the special developer
channels, for end-user support. The developers are very busy writing and maintaining
Fedora software and do not have much spare time for these issues.
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About Fedora
What is Fedora?
Fedora is a Linux-based operating system that showcases the latest in free and open
source software. Fedora is always free for anyone to use, modify, and distribute. It is
built by people across the globe who work together as a community: the Fedora
Project. The Fedora Project is open and anyone is welcome to join. The Fedora
Project is out front for you, leading the advancement of free, open software and
content.
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Ensure that users can get the latest bits as quickly as possible.
Create new opportunities for developers and users to participate in The Fedora
Project development by opening up the full development process for anyone to
see and join if they'd like.
Allow us to use The Fedora Project to develop and mature the latest, greatest
technologies.
Speed up the development process, taking better advantage of the inherent
strengths of the open source model.
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use your help. The Fedora Mentors project can guide you if you need further help.
http://fedoraproject.org/wiki/HelpWanted
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these projects, the Fedora Project does not certify any third-party applications.
Formal ISV certification is available for Red Hat Enterprise Linux, which shares
many of Fedora's features, but is provided on a longer release cycle and is
commercially supported for 7 years.
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Enterprise Linux?
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Both Fedora and Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) are open source. Fedora is a
community project and serves as the base platform on which RHEL is built. The cost
of RHEL comes from the subscription, which provides assorted certifications and
support for additional architectures, as well as 7 years of enterprise support. Red Hat
also enhances its RHEL offerings with additional software and with certification
programs. Misinformation and confusion notwithstanding, the base RHEL
distribution is open source, and the complete source code can always be downloaded
from Red Hat's FTP servers.
Red Hat provides a comparison between the two options on their website:
https://www.redhat.com/software/rhelorfedora/
More information on the release history and lineage is available from the following
link:
http://fedoraproject.org/wiki/History
When you purchase RHEL, you are also helping to support Fedora. Since Red Hat
sponsors Fedora, what is good for Red Hat is usually good for Fedora.
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and Developers Conference nearest them. You will have the opportunity to meet
some of the giants of the open source movement in person, as their peers and equals.
And last, you'd be playing with this stuff anyway. Spend your time doing stuff that
you will enjoy and that others will use. What more incentive do you need? Join us.
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Red Hat Magazine - Red Hat online magazine is a free resource that provides
various informative articles on Fedora.
See Fedora Community Websites for more Fedora Resources.
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FAQ (last edited 2007-09-19 12:40:40 by RahulSundaram)
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