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jargon-buster jargon-buster-en.xml,1.6,1.7
by fedora-docs-commits＠redhat.com 30 Aug '05

30 Aug '05

Author: pfrields Update of /cvs/docs/jargon-buster In directory cvs-int.fedora.redhat.com:/tmp/cvs-serv15886 Modified Files: jargon-buster-en.xml Log Message: Additional editing, down to "mozilla" Index: jargon-buster-en.xml =================================================================== RCS file: /cvs/docs/jargon-buster/jargon-buster-en.xml,v retrieving revision 1.6 retrieving revision 1.7 diff -u -r1.6 -r1.7 --- jargon-buster-en.xml 28 Aug 2005 21:53:51 -0000 1.6 +++ jargon-buster-en.xml 30 Aug 2005 21:33:36 -0000 1.7 @@ -624,7 +624,7 @@ url="http://www.fsf.org/licensing/licenses/gpl-faq.html"/>. </para> </glossdef> - </glossentry> + </glossentry> <glossentry id="gl-jb-grub"> <glossterm>GRUB</glossterm> <glossdef> @@ -681,7 +681,7 @@ </para> </glossdef> </glossentry> - <glossentry> + <glossentry id="gl-jb-iso"> <glossterm>ISO</glossterm> <glossdef> <para> @@ -770,40 +770,35 @@ <glossterm>LILO</glossterm> <glossdef> <para> - LILO (LInux LOader) is a basic system program which boots - your Linux system. LILO loads the Linux kernel from a floppy - or a hard drive, boots the kernel and passes control of the - system to the kernel. LILO can also boot other operating - systems. + The LInux LOader, or <acronym>LILO</acronym>, is a basic + system program which boots your Linux system. LILO loads the + Linux kernel from a floppy or a hard drive, boots the kernel + and passes control of the system to the kernel. LILO can + also boot other operating systems. LILO has been superseded + by <xref linkend="gl-jb-grub"/> in &FED;. </para> </glossdef> </glossentry> - <glossentry> + <glossentry id="gl-jb-lsb"> <glossterm>LSB</glossterm> <glossdef> <para> - Linux standard base. The goal of the LSB is to develop and - promote a set of standards that will increase compatability - among Linux distributions - <ulink - url="http://www.linuxbase.org/">linuxbase.org</ulink> + The Linux Standard Base, or <acronym>LSB</acronym>, is a + project that develops and promotes a set of standards to + increase compatibility among Linux distributions. For more + information about LSB, refer to <ulink + url="http://www.linuxbase.org/"/>. </para> </glossdef> </glossentry> - <glossentry> + <glossentry id="gl-jb-lspci"> <glossterm>lspci</glossterm> <glossdef> <para> - lspci is a utility for displaying information about all PCI - buses in the system and all devices connected to them. - </para> - </glossdef> - </glossentry> - <glossentry> - <glossterm>Mandrake</glossterm> - <glossdef> - <para> - Another Linux distribution + The <command>lspci</command> utility displays information + about all PCI buses in the system and all devices connected + to them. It is frequently used to diagnose problems with + hardware recognition or driver compatibility. </para> </glossdef> </glossentry> @@ -811,66 +806,85 @@ <glossterm>md5sum</glossterm> <glossdef> <para> - md5sum computes a 128-bit checksum (or fingerprint or - message-digest) for each specified file. Refer to - <ulink - url="http://www.gnu.org/software/textutils/manual/textutils/html_chapter/textuti…">gnu.org</ulink> - for Linux man pages. Why is it useful? Having downloaded - Fedora, you'll mostly see a related file MD5SUM which holds - some rather strange numbers. Run md5sum against the - downloaded file or image, and you'll see a match if you are - lucky, or if you don't get the match, you can be assured - that the download is somehow faulty, and you need to - download again, before you burn the CD. + The <command>md5sum</command> utility computes a 128-bit + message digest hash value for any specified files. A hash + value is a "fingerprint" for a given file, created by a + computation that makes it very unlikely that any two files + will create the same hash value. + </para> + <para> + Download mirrors for &FC; <xref linkend="gl-jb-iso"/> image + files also include a related MD5SUMS file which contains the + hash values for the <xref linkend="gl-jb-iso"/> files. Run + <command>md5sum</command> against the downloaded files to + verify the hash value. If a file's hash value does not + match, you should not use that file to burn a CD. Try + downloading the file again. </para> <para> - For windows, - <ulink -url="http://downloads.activestate.com/contrib/md5sum/Windows/">activestate.com</ulink> + To download an MD5 hash program for Windows operating + systems, refer to <ulink + url="http://unxutils.sourceforge.net/"/>. </para> </glossdef> </glossentry> - <glossentry> - <glossterm>Memtest86</glossterm> + <glossentry id="gl-jb-memtest86"> + <glossterm>memtest86</glossterm> <glossdef> <para> - Memory testing may be performed prior to installing Fedora - Core by entering <command> memtest86</command> at the boot: - prompt. This causes the <command>Memtest86</command> - standalone memory testing software to run. - <command>Memtest86</command> memory testing continues until - the Esc key is pressed. + The &FC; Installation CD 1 includes a memory testing utility + called <command>memtest86</command>. To perform memory + testing before you install Fedora Core, or to diagnose a RAM + problem, enter <command>memtest86</command> at the + <prompt>boot:</prompt> prompt. The tests continue until you + press the <keycap>Esc</keycap> key. </para> </glossdef> </glossentry> - <glossentry> - <glossterm>Mount point</glossterm> + <glossentry id="gl-jb-mount"> + <glossterm>mount</glossterm> <glossdef> <para> - Mounting a CD is the equivalent of telling the Operating - System that you want to use it. In Linux the only file - system that is automatically mounted is the root file system - which is automatically mounted on the root directory. Other - file systems (eg. your floppy drive, cd rom drive, windows - partitions, and any linux partitions other than root) can be - mounted and unmounted as required. In the case of drives - used with portable media (such as floppy drives, cd rom - drives, and zip drives) it is necessary to unmount the drive - before being able to remove the media from the drive. + To use a disk device such as a CD, USB drive, or floppy + diskette, you must first <command>mount</command> it. &FED; + uses a single unified file system for all attached devices. + This is in direct contrast to Windows systems, which use a + "drive letter" for each disk device, such as + <systemitem>A:</systemitem> or <systemitem>C:</systemitem>. + When you <command>mount</command> a disk device, its file + system becomes part of the unified file system on &FED;. + The device is mounted on a <firstterm>mount + point</firstterm>, which is a directory that points to that + device, such as <filename>/media/floppy</filename>. You + must also unmount the file system before you eject or remove + the disk, to insure all file information is safely written + to the device. </para> + <para> + Since these functions are often handled through + user-friendly helpers, you may perform all mounting, + unmounting, and file browsing through the graphical desktop + interface. For instance, if you use the <xref + linkend="gl-jb-gnome"/> Desktop, the <xref + linkend="gl-jb-nautilus"/> file management utility makes it + easy to perform these tasks. + </para> </glossdef> </glossentry> - <glossentry> + <glossentry id="gl-jb-mozilla"> <glossterm>Mozilla</glossterm> <glossdef> <para> - Mozilla is an open-source web browser, designed for - standards compliance, performance and portability. Refer to - <ulink url="http://www.mozilla.org">Mozilla.org</ulink> + The Mozilla Project produces several user applications such + as the Firefox web browser and the Thunderbird email client. + These programs are designed for standards compliance, + performance and portability. For more information about + Mozilla software, refer to <ulink + url="http://www.mozilla.org/"/>. </para> </glossdef> </glossentry> - <glossentry> + <glossentry id="gl-jb-nautilus"> <glossterm>Nautilus</glossterm> <glossdef> <para>

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jargon-buster jargon-buster-en.xml,1.5,1.6
by fedora-docs-commits＠redhat.com 28 Aug '05

28 Aug '05

Author: pfrields Update of /cvs/docs/jargon-buster In directory cvs-int.fedora.redhat.com:/tmp/cvs-serv4585 Modified Files: jargon-buster-en.xml Log Message: More edits, into the L section now Index: jargon-buster-en.xml =================================================================== RCS file: /cvs/docs/jargon-buster/jargon-buster-en.xml,v retrieving revision 1.5 retrieving revision 1.6 diff -u -r1.5 -r1.6 --- jargon-buster-en.xml 27 Aug 2005 01:47:39 -0000 1.5 +++ jargon-buster-en.xml 28 Aug 2005 21:53:51 -0000 1.6 @@ -327,6 +327,18 @@ <glossseealso otherterm="names">&RHL; Names</glossseealso> </glossdef> </glossentry> + <glossentry id="gl-jb-cpu"> + <glossterm>CPU</glossterm> + <glossdef> + <para> + The Central Processing Unit, or <acronym>CPU</acronym>, is + the "brain" of a computer. The rest of the computer is + organized around the CPU, so people often refer to computer + systems by the type of processor inside. Examples of CPUs + include Pentium-4, Athlon64, and PowerPC. + </para> + </glossdef> + </glossentry> <glossentry> <glossterm>cron</glossterm> <glossdef> @@ -550,12 +562,12 @@ <acronym>GNOME</acronym> is the short name for the GNOME Desktop, a product of the GNOME Project. GNOME is a complete, free and easy-to-use desktop environment for - users. It is also a powerful application development - framework for software developers. GNOME provides a - complete set of human interface guidelines, which means that - GNOME strives to have a consistent look and feel for all its - applications. Read more about GNOME at <ulink - url="http://www.gnome.org/"/>. + UNIX-like operating systems such as &FED;. It is also a + powerful application development framework for software + developers. GNOME provides a complete set of human + interface guidelines, which means that GNOME strives to have + a consistent look and feel for all its applications. Read + more about GNOME at <ulink url="http://www.gnome.org/"/>. </para> </glossdef> </glossentry> @@ -617,36 +629,55 @@ <glossterm>GRUB</glossterm> <glossdef> <para> - The GNU GRand Unified Boot Loader, or - <acronym>GRUB</acronym> is a program which enables the user - to select which installed operating system or kernel to load - at system boot time. It also allows the user to pass - arguments to the kernel. Refer to <ulink - url="http://www.redhat.com/docs/manuals/linux/RHL-9-Manual/ref-guide/s1-grub-wha…">&RH;</ulink> + The <xref linkend="gl-jb-gnu"/> GRand Unified Boot Loader, + or <acronym>GRUB</acronym>, is a program which enables the + user to select an operating system or kernel to boot. It + also allows the user to pass arguments to the kernel. Refer + to <ulink url="http://www.gnu.org/software/grub/"/> for more + information about GRUB. </para> </glossdef> </glossentry> - <glossentry> + <glossentry id="gl-jb-i386"> <glossterm>i386</glossterm> <glossdef> <para> - i386. The entire x86 line of computers and processors, from - the Intel 386 forward all the way to Intel Pentium 4 and - Athlon chips. All those are compatible with i386 instruction - sets, the "lowest common denominator". Often used as + The entire set of computer processors that are compatible + with the Intel x86 platform, including Intel Pentium and + Celeron, AMD Athlon and Duron, and VIA C3 <xref + linkend="gl-jb-cpu"/>s, are commonly referred to as + <systemitem>i386</systemitem>. The + <systemitem>i386</systemitem> term is often used as shorthand for the distribution set of files meant for this line of computers or processors. </para> </glossdef> </glossentry> - <glossentry> + <glossentry id="gl-jb-im"> + <glossterm>IM</glossterm> + <glossdef> + <para> + Instant messaging, or <acronym>IM</acronym>, is a real-time, + text-based form of communication. You can use IM to have + conversations with individuals or groups. America Online, an + Internet service provider, popularized IM in the 1990's, but + many other providers such as Yahoo and Google offer similar + services. &FED; has programs such as + <application>gaim</application> that allow you to use IM to + communicate with other Internet users. + </para> + </glossdef> + </glossentry> + <glossentry id="gl-jb-irc"> <glossterm>IRC</glossterm> <glossdef> <para> - IRC (Internet Relay Chat) channel. IRC is a real-time, - text-based form of communication. With it, you can have - conversations with multiple people in an open channel or - chat with someone privately one-on-one. + Internet Relay Chat, or <acronym>IRC</acronym>, is a + real-time, text-based form of communication. You can use + IRC to have conversations with individuals or groups. IRC + is very similar to <xref linkend="gl-jb-im"/>, and offers + many of the same capabilities, but predates IM by many + years. </para> </glossdef> </glossentry> @@ -654,18 +685,15 @@ <glossterm>ISO</glossterm> <glossdef> <para> - As an acronym, ISO = International Standards Organization. - More usefully, an abbreviation for the format of the - downloadable version of the CD images, since the ISO defined - the CD format. - </para> - <para> - ISO standard ISO 9660:1988 entitled "Information processing - -- Volume and file structure of CD-ROM for information - interchange" does define the order of bits on a CD-ROM and - so an image of an ISO 9660:1988 compliant media is called an - ISO. For details see - <ulink url="http://www.iso.org">iso.org</ulink> + <acronym>ISO</acronym> is an acronym that stands for + International Standards Organization. It is also used as an + abbreviation for the ISO-9660 format of a standard data + CD-ROM. &FED; offers installation CDs for &FC; as + downloadable files on the Internet, in the form of CD image + files sometimes called ISO files. These files can be burned + directly to CD media using a CD-Recordable drive, and the + resulting CD will contain all the files on the original &FC; + media. </para> </glossdef> </glossentry> @@ -673,17 +701,12 @@ <glossterm>KDE</glossterm> <glossdef> <para> - KDE is a desktop environment for UNIX workstations. KDE - seeks to fill the need for an easy to use desktop for Unix - workstations, similar to the desktop environments found - under Mac OS or - <trademark - class="registered">Microsoft</trademark> - <trademark - class="registered">Windows</trademark>. Refer - to the <ulink - url="http://www.kde.org/whatiskde/">Home - page</ulink> for more information. + KDE is a free and open desktop environment for UNIX-like + operating systems such as &FED;. KDE also offers a complete + development framework for writing graphical applications, as + well as an office application suite. Refer to <ulink + url="http://www.kde.org/whatiskde/"/> for more information + about KDE. </para> </glossdef> </glossentry> @@ -691,53 +714,60 @@ <glossterm>kernel</glossterm> <glossdef> <para> - The heart of Linux. The main code derived from Linus's - original software. + A kernel is the core of an operating system, responsible for + managing memory and conducting hardware operations. The + Linux kernel used in &FED; is free and open source software, + originally written by Linux Torvalds. Many computer + scientists and programmers from around the world now + contribute to its development. </para> </glossdef> </glossentry> - <glossentry> + <glossentry id="gl-jb-kickstart"> <glossterm>kickstart</glossterm> <glossdef> <para> - Many system administrators would prefer to use an automated - installation method to install &RHL; on their machines. To - answer this need, &RH; created the kickstart installation - method. Using kickstart, a system administrator can create a - single file containing the answers to all the questions that - would normally be asked during a typical &RHL; installation. - Refer to - <ulink - url="http://www.redhat.com/docs/manuals/linux/RHL-9-Manual/custom-guide/ch-kicks…">&RH; - </ulink> + Many system administrators prefer to use an automated + installation method to install &FED; on their machines. With + kickstart, a system administrator can create a single file + containing answers to all the questions asked during a &FED; + installation. Refer to <ulink + url="http://fedoraproject.org/wiki/Anaconda"/> for more + information about kickstart. </para> </glossdef> </glossentry> - <glossentry> - <glossterm>Kudzu</glossterm> + <glossentry id="gl-jb-kudzu"> + <glossterm>kudzu</glossterm> <glossdef> <para> - kudzu is the hardware autodetection & configuration - tool, originally introduced in &RHL; 6.1. It detects changes - in the system's hardware configuration, and gives the option - of configuring added or removed devices. It's set up by - default to run at each boot. - <ulink -url="http://fedora.redhat.com/projects/additional-projects/kudzu/">fedora.redhat.com</ulink> - for more. + The <command>kudzu</command> utility usually runs at boot + time. The <command>kudzu</command> utility detects changes + in the system's hardware configuration, and configures the + devices for use with &FED; software. Refer to <ulink + url="http://fedora.redhat.com/projects/additional-projects/kudzu/"/> + for more information about <command>kudzu</command>. </para> </glossdef> </glossentry> - <glossentry> + <glossentry id="gl-jb-ldap"> <glossterm>LDAP</glossterm> <glossdef> <para> - Lightweight Directory Access Protocol + The Lightweight Directory Access Protocol, or + <acronym>LDAP</acronym>, is a standard for hierarchically + organizing and accessing collections of information. This + information may be practically anything, but LDAP is most + often used to collect information about organizations, + including personnel and resource information. &FED; + includes support for OpenLDAP, which is a free and open + source implementation of LDAP. For more information about + OpenLDAP, refer to <ulink url="http://www.openldap.org/"/>. </para> </glossdef> </glossentry> - <glossentry> - <glossterm>lilo</glossterm> + <glossentry id="gl-jb-lilo"> + <glossterm>LILO</glossterm> <glossdef> <para> LILO (LInux LOader) is a basic system program which boots

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yum-software-management yum-software-management-en.xml,1.45,1.46
by fedora-docs-commits＠redhat.com 28 Aug '05

28 Aug '05

Author: pfrields Update of /cvs/docs/yum-software-management In directory cvs-int.fedora.redhat.com:/tmp/cvs-serv31567 Modified Files: yum-software-management-en.xml Log Message: Just one quick tweak, since the old verbiage was a little confusing Index: yum-software-management-en.xml =================================================================== RCS file: /cvs/docs/yum-software-management/yum-software-management-en.xml,v retrieving revision 1.45 retrieving revision 1.46 diff -u -r1.45 -r1.46 --- yum-software-management-en.xml 26 Aug 2005 22:56:50 -0000 1.45 +++ yum-software-management-en.xml 27 Aug 2005 23:46:44 -0000 1.46 @@ -1542,8 +1542,8 @@ </indexterm> <para> Use repositories and the standard <command>yum</command> commands - to locate and install new software, unless the software is only - available as a package. In these cases, use the + to locate and install new software, unless the software package is + not available from any repository. In these cases, use the <option>localinstall</option> function to install the software from the package file. </para>

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jargon-buster jargon-buster-en.xml,1.4,1.5
by fedora-docs-commits＠redhat.com 27 Aug '05

27 Aug '05

Author: pfrields Update of /cvs/docs/jargon-buster In directory cvs-int.fedora.redhat.com:/tmp/cvs-serv31933 Modified Files: jargon-buster-en.xml Log Message: More editing, got to the G's now :-) Index: jargon-buster-en.xml =================================================================== RCS file: /cvs/docs/jargon-buster/jargon-buster-en.xml,v retrieving revision 1.4 retrieving revision 1.5 diff -u -r1.4 -r1.5 --- jargon-buster-en.xml 26 Aug 2005 17:11:57 -0000 1.4 +++ jargon-buster-en.xml 27 Aug 2005 01:47:39 -0000 1.5 @@ -401,10 +401,11 @@ <glossdef> <para> The <command>ethtool</command> utility is a Linux network - driver diagnostic and tuning tool for Linux 2.4 or later - kernels. The <command>ethtool</command> utility obtains - information and diagnostics related to media, link status, - driver version, bus location, and more. + driver diagnostic and tuning tool for a Linux 2.4 or later + <xref linkend="gl-jb-kernel"/>. The + <command>ethtool</command> utility obtains information and + diagnostics related to media, link status, driver version, + bus location, and more. </para> </glossdef> </glossentry> @@ -541,34 +542,51 @@ information about <systemitem>glibc</systemitem>. </para> </glossdef> - </glossentry> + </glossentry> <glossentry id="gl-jb-gnome"> <glossterm>GNOME</glossterm> <glossdef> <para> - The GNOME Project is an effort to create a complete, free - and easy-to-use desktop environment for users, as well as a - powerful application development framework for software - developers. Refer to <ulink url="http://www.gnome.org">Home - page </ulink> + <acronym>GNOME</acronym> is the short name for the GNOME + Desktop, a product of the GNOME Project. GNOME is a + complete, free and easy-to-use desktop environment for + users. It is also a powerful application development + framework for software developers. GNOME provides a + complete set of human interface guidelines, which means that + GNOME strives to have a consistent look and feel for all its + applications. Read more about GNOME at <ulink + url="http://www.gnome.org/"/>. </para> </glossdef> </glossentry> - <glossentry> - <glossterm>GPG</glossterm> + <glossentry id="gl-jb-gnu"> + <glossterm>GNU</glossterm> + <glossdef> + <para> + <acronym>GNU</acronym> is an acronym that stands for "GNU's + Not UNIX," and is pronounced "guh-NOO." GNU was originally + intended to be a complete UNIX-like operating system. It + has become a broader term describing free software licensed + under the <xref linkend="gl-jb-gpl"/>. Because the <xref + linkend="gl-jb-kernel"/> and much of the other software in a + Linux system are licensed under the <xref + linkend="gl-jb-gpl"/>, many people call that system + GNU/Linux. + </para> + </glossdef> + </glossentry> + <glossentry id="gl-jb-gnupg"> + <glossterm>GnuPG (GPG)</glossterm> <glossdef> <para> - GnuPG is a complete and free replacement for PGP. Because it - does not use the patented IDEA algorithm, it can be used - without any restrictions. GnuPG is a RFC2440 (OpenPGP) - compliant application. Refer to - <ulink - url="http://gnupg.org/">gnupg.org</ulink>. You may - also see RPM-GPG-KEY referenced, which relates to the keys - used for checking packages. E.g. see - <ulink - url="http://rpmfind.net/linux/rawhide/1.0/i386/">rpmfind - </ulink> + GnuPG, the GNU Privacy Guard, is a complete and free + replacement for PGP, Pretty Good Privacy. GnuPG software + allows you to digitally sign or encrypt data using public + key encryption methods. GnuPG is OpenPGP compliant, so data + signed or encrypted by GnuPG can be exchanged with almost + any computer user. Refer to <ulink + url="http://www.gnupg.org/"/> for more information about + GPG. </para> </glossdef> </glossentry> @@ -576,20 +594,35 @@ <glossterm>GPL</glossterm> <glossdef> <para> - Gnu General Public Licence. Refer to - <ulink url="http://www.fsf.org/licenses/licenses.html">fsf.org</ulink> + The GNU General Public Licence, or <acronym>GPL</acronym>, + is a software license designed to preserve users' rights to + share and modify software. The GPL does this by restricting + anyone from denying you those rights. Use of software is + usually subject to the terms under which it is licensed. + Many software licenses restrict you from copying, sharing, + or even examining the software they cover. The terms of the + GPL, however, allow you very broad rights to share, modify, + and redistribute software. In return the GPL requires you + to give others those rights if you share the results. The + GPL encourages software programmers to learn and contribute + to each other's work. Refer to <ulink + url="http://www.fsf.org/licenses/licenses/gpl.html"/> for + more information about the GPL. For a <xref + linkend="gl-jb-faq"/> about the GPL, refer to <ulink + url="http://www.fsf.org/licensing/licenses/gpl-faq.html"/>. </para> </glossdef> - </glossentry> - <glossentry> + </glossentry> + <glossentry id="gl-jb-grub"> <glossterm>GRUB</glossterm> <glossdef> <para> - GNU GRand Unified Boot loader or GRUB is a program which - enables the user to select which installed operating system - or kernel to load at system boot time. It also allows the - user to pass arguments to the kernel. Refer to - <ulink url="http://www.redhat.com/docs/manuals/linux/RHL-9-Manual/ref-guide/s1-grub-wha…">&RH;</ulink> + The GNU GRand Unified Boot Loader, or + <acronym>GRUB</acronym> is a program which enables the user + to select which installed operating system or kernel to load + at system boot time. It also allows the user to pass + arguments to the kernel. Refer to <ulink + url="http://www.redhat.com/docs/manuals/linux/RHL-9-Manual/ref-guide/s1-grub-wha…">&RH;</ulink> </para> </glossdef> </glossentry> @@ -654,7 +687,7 @@ </para> </glossdef> </glossentry> - <glossentry> + <glossentry id="gl-jb-kernel"> <glossterm>kernel</glossterm> <glossdef> <para>

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yum-software-management yum-software-management-en.xml,1.44,1.45
by fedora-docs-commits＠redhat.com 26 Aug '05

26 Aug '05

Author: elliss Update of /cvs/docs/yum-software-management In directory cvs-int.fedora.redhat.com:/tmp/cvs-serv27580 Modified Files: yum-software-management-en.xml Log Message: - Edited Additional Repositories section for better style - Fixed up localinstall Index: yum-software-management-en.xml =================================================================== RCS file: /cvs/docs/yum-software-management/yum-software-management-en.xml,v retrieving revision 1.44 retrieving revision 1.45 diff -u -r1.44 -r1.45 --- yum-software-management-en.xml 19 Aug 2005 20:09:12 -0000 1.44 +++ yum-software-management-en.xml 26 Aug 2005 22:56:50 -0000 1.45 @@ -4,7 +4,7 @@ <!ENTITY % FEDORA-ENTITIES-EN SYSTEM "../docs-common/common/fedora-entities-en.ent"> %FEDORA-ENTITIES-EN; -<!ENTITY BOOKID "yum-software-management-1.0.1 (2005-08-18)">  +<!ENTITY BOOKID "yum-software-management-1.0.2 (2005-08-26)">   <!ENTITY BUG-NUM "155190"> @@ -709,7 +709,7 @@ <para> Review the list of changes, and then press <keycap>y</keycap> to accept and begin the process. If you press <keycap>N</keycap> or - <keycap>Enter</keycap> , <command>yum</command> does not download + <keycap>Enter</keycap>, <command>yum</command> does not download or change any packages. </para> @@ -1187,11 +1187,13 @@ </note> <para> - If the &FP; does not provide a specific software package, the - manufacturer of the software may provide or recommend a separate - repository. Members of the community also maintain repositories to - provide packages for &FED; systems. Third-party repositories - provide information on their web sites. + If the &FP; does not supply packages for a product, the + manufacturer may provide or recommend a separate repository. + Members of the community also maintain repositories to provide + packages for &FED; systems. For example, + <ulink + url="http://www.jpackage.org/"/> distributes popular Java + software as packages. </para> <section id="sn-adding-repositories"> @@ -1540,11 +1542,10 @@ </indexterm> <para> Use repositories and the standard <command>yum</command> commands - to install new software, unless the software is only available as - a package. In these cases, use the <option>localinstall</option> - function to install the software from the package file. The - <option>localinstall</option> function does not connect to any - repository. + to locate and install new software, unless the software is only + available as a package. In these cases, use the + <option>localinstall</option> function to install the software + from the package file. </para> <important> @@ -1570,16 +1571,35 @@ class="username">root</systemitem> password. </para> - <important> - <title>Meeting Dependencies</title> + <note> + <title>Previously Installed Software is Updated</title> <para> - You must ensure that all of the dependencies are already - installed on your system, because <command>yum</command> cannot - download additional packages to complete the installation when - performing a <option>localinstall</option> operation. + If the package provides a later version of software that is + already installed on your system, <command>yum</command> updates + the installed software. </para> - </important> + </note> + + <para> + If the package requires software that is not installed on your + system, <command>yum</command> attempts to meet the dependencies + with packages from the configured repositories. You may need to + manually download and install additional packages in order to + satisfy all of the dependencies. + </para> + + <caution> + <title>Maintaining Manually Installed Software</title> + + <para> + If you install software that is not provided by a repository, + <command>yum update</command> cannot automatically upgrade it as + new versions become available. To ensure that you have the + latest packages, subscribe to e-mail or RSS services that notify + you when new versions are released. + </para> + </caution> </section> <section id="sn-yum-proxy-server"> @@ -1593,8 +1613,8 @@ </indexterm> <para> You may access repositories through standard web proxy servers. If - your system is connected to the Internet through a web proxy - server, specify the proxy server details in + your system accesses the Internet through a web proxy server, + specify the proxy server details in <filename>/etc/yum.conf</filename>. The <option>proxy</option> setting must specify the proxy server as a complete URL, including the TCP port number. If your proxy server requires a username and

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jargon-buster jargon-buster-en.xml,1.3,1.4
by fedora-docs-commits＠redhat.com 26 Aug '05

26 Aug '05

Author: pfrields Update of /cvs/docs/jargon-buster In directory cvs-int.fedora.redhat.com:/tmp/cvs-serv18145 Modified Files: jargon-buster-en.xml Log Message: More editing, only changing rev date since this is not to be republished yet Index: jargon-buster-en.xml =================================================================== RCS file: /cvs/docs/jargon-buster/jargon-buster-en.xml,v retrieving revision 1.3 retrieving revision 1.4 diff -u -r1.3 -r1.4 --- jargon-buster-en.xml 26 Aug 2005 02:43:42 -0000 1.3 +++ jargon-buster-en.xml 26 Aug 2005 17:11:57 -0000 1.4 @@ -4,7 +4,7 @@ <!ENTITY % FEDORA-ENTITIES-EN SYSTEM "../docs-common/common/fedora-entities-en.ent"> %FEDORA-ENTITIES-EN; -<!ENTITY BOOKID "jargon-buster-1.9.2 (2005-08-25)">  +<!ENTITY BOOKID "jargon-buster-1.9.2 (2005-08-26)">  ]> @@ -162,7 +162,7 @@ </revision> <revision> <revnumber>1.9.2</revnumber> - <date>25 Aug 2005</date> + <date>26 Aug 2005</date> <authorinitials>PaulWFrields</authorinitials> <revdescription> <para> @@ -408,6 +408,22 @@ </para> </glossdef> </glossentry> + <glossentry id="gl-jb-ext3"> + <glossterm>ext3</glossterm> + <glossdef> + <para> + The <systemitem>ext3</systemitem> file system is a method of + organizing data on storage devices. It is based on the + older but still vital <systemitem>ext2</systemitem> Linux + file system. Most users do not need to understand file + system internals because Linux translates this system into + understandable concepts such as files and folders. Refer to + <ulink url="http://e2fsprogs.sourceforge.net/"/>, however, + for more information on <systemitem>ext2</systemitem> and + <systemitem>ext3</systemitem>. + </para> + </glossdef> + </glossentry> <glossentry id="gl-jb-faq"> <glossterm>FAQ</glossterm> <glossdef> @@ -438,7 +454,7 @@ </para> </glossdef> </glossentry> - <glossentry> + <glossentry id="gl-jb-fhs"> <glossterm>FHS</glossterm> <glossdef> <para> @@ -451,76 +467,81 @@ about the FHS. </para> </glossdef> - </glossentry> - <glossentry> + </glossentry> + <glossentry id="gl-jb-freshrpms"> <glossterm>FreshRPMS</glossterm> <glossdef> <para> - A source of RPMs. Matthias Saou, the host, says: In late - 2000, I started building quite a few RPM packages for my own - needs, that couldn't easily be found elsewhere, or at least - not so well suited for &RHL;. A few months later, the - website on which these packages were hosted changed its name - to become what people know today. A long time has passed and - I still maintain all the packages I used to, and more of - course! A whole community of users, testers and contributors - has grown around the website and its packages, which is - something I really didn't expect but really enjoy. Refer to - <ulink url="http://freshrpms.net/">freshrpms.net</ulink> + A third-party repository of <xref linkend="gl-jb-rpm"/> + software packages. FreshRPMS is soon to be subsumed into + the larger RPMForge repository. Refer to <ulink + url="http://www.freshrpms.net/"/> for more information. </para> - <glossseealso otherterm="RPM">RPM</glossseealso> </glossdef> </glossentry> - <glossentry> + <glossentry id="gl-jb-fsck"> <glossterm>fsck</glossterm> <glossdef> <para> - fsck is a command line tool used to check and optionally - repair Linux file systems. + The <command>fsck</command> utility is a command line tool + used to check and repair file systems. It is normally used + with Linux file systems such as <xref + linkend="gl-jb-ext3"/>, but also has the ability to make + repairs on some Windows file systems. </para> </glossdef> </glossentry> - <glossentry> + <glossentry id="gl-jb-fsh"> <glossterm>fsh</glossterm> <glossdef> <para> Remote command execution via a cryptographically strong - method such as lsh or ssh is often painfully slow, - especially if either of the involved computers is slow. The - biggest problem is that the client and the server perform a - lot of complex calculations during connection establishment. + method such as <command>lsh</command> or + <command>ssh</command> is often slow, especially if either + of the involved computers is slow. The process is slow + because the client and the server must perform a series of + complex calculations during connection establishment. </para> <para> - fsh uses lsh or ssh to establish a secure tunnel to the - remote system. This takes as long as a normal connection - establishment, but once the tunnel is established, fsh can - reuse it to start new sessions on the remote system almost - instantaneously. You get the security of ssh and the speed - of rsh. + The <command>fsh</command> utility uses + <command>lsh</command> or <command>ssh</command> to + establish a secure tunnel to the remote system. This process + takes as long as a normal connection establishment. Once + the tunnel is established, however, <command>fsh</command> + reuses it to start new sessions on the remote system almost + instantaneously. With this process, <command>fsh</command> + combines the security of ssh and the speed of rsh. </para> </glossdef> </glossentry> - <glossentry> - <glossterm>gimp</glossterm> + <glossentry id="gl-jb-gimp"> + <glossterm>GIMP</glossterm> <glossdef> <para> - The GIMP is the GNU Image Manipulation Program. It is a - freely distributed piece of software suitable for such tasks - as photo retouching, image composition and image authoring. - Refer to <ulink url="http://www.gimp.org/">gimp.org</ulink> + The GIMP is the GNU Image Manipulation Program. The GIMP is + graphics software suitable for such tasks as photo + retouching, image composition and image authoring. The GIMP + will read and write graphics files in a variety of formats, + including JPG, PNG, BMP, GIF. It will also import some + proprietary image formats from other graphics programs. + Refer to <ulink url="http://www.gimp.org/"/> for more + information about the GIMP. </para> </glossdef> </glossentry> - <glossentry> + <glossentry id="gl-jb-glibc"> <glossterm>glibc</glossterm> <glossdef> <para> - The GNU C library is used as the C library in the GNU system - and most newer systems with the Linux kernel. Refer to - <ulink url="http://www.gnu.org/software/libc/libc.html">gnu.org</ulink> + The GNU C library, or <systemitem>glibc</systemitem>, is + used as the C library in &FED;. Most software programs for + your &FED; system rely on <systemitem>glibc</systemitem> for + basic common functions. Refer to <ulink + url="http://www.gnu.org/software/libc/libc.html"/> for more + information about <systemitem>glibc</systemitem>. </para> </glossdef> - </glossentry> + </glossentry> <glossentry id="gl-jb-gnome"> <glossterm>GNOME</glossterm> <glossdef> @@ -810,7 +831,7 @@ which together form an application or other usable software entity. Normally meant for installation by a package manager </para> - <glossseealso otherterm="RPM">RPM</glossseealso> + <glossseealso otherterm="gl-jb-rpm">RPM</glossseealso> <glossseealso otherterm="rhconfpkg">redhat-config-packages</glossseealso> </glossdef> </glossentry> @@ -939,7 +960,7 @@ </para> </glossdef> </glossentry> - <glossentry id="RPM"> + <glossentry id="gl-jb-rpm"> <glossterm>RPM</glossterm> <glossdef> <para> @@ -1016,7 +1037,7 @@ you want to read it or modify it. You do not need any SRPMS to install or use the software. </para> - <glossseealso otherterm="RPM">RPM</glossseealso> + <glossseealso otherterm="gl-jb-rpm">RPM</glossseealso> </glossdef> </glossentry> <glossentry>

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jargon-buster jargon-buster-en.xml,1.2,1.3
by fedora-docs-commits＠redhat.com 26 Aug '05

26 Aug '05

Author: pfrields Update of /cvs/docs/jargon-buster In directory cvs-int.fedora.redhat.com:/tmp/cvs-serv25763 Modified Files: jargon-buster-en.xml Log Message: Additional editing (down to the F's) Index: jargon-buster-en.xml =================================================================== RCS file: /cvs/docs/jargon-buster/jargon-buster-en.xml,v retrieving revision 1.2 retrieving revision 1.3 diff -u -r1.2 -r1.3 --- jargon-buster-en.xml 25 Aug 2005 17:42:53 -0000 1.2 +++ jargon-buster-en.xml 26 Aug 2005 02:43:42 -0000 1.3 @@ -185,7 +185,7 @@ <glossary id="fedora-glossary"> <glossdiv> <title>Jargon Buster</title> - <glossentry id="gl-alsa"> + <glossentry id="gl-jb-alsa"> <glossterm>ALSA</glossterm> <glossdef> <para> @@ -196,7 +196,7 @@ </para> </glossdef> </glossentry> - <glossentry id="ge-jb-anaconda"> + <glossentry id="gl-jb-anaconda"> <glossterm>Anaconda</glossterm> <glossdef> <para> @@ -229,7 +229,7 @@ <command>apt</command> has specific problems with <firstterm>multilib</firstterm>, however, it is not recommended for use with &FED; systems. Use <xref - linkend="gl-yum"/> instead. + linkend="gl-jb-yum"/> instead. </para> </glossdef> </glossentry> @@ -326,14 +326,16 @@ </para> <glossseealso otherterm="names">&RHL; Names</glossseealso> </glossdef> - </glossentry>  + </glossentry> <glossentry> <glossterm>cron</glossterm> <glossdef> <para> - A daemon to execute scheduled commands, for example to check - email each day at noon. Cron searches /var/spool/cron for - crontab files which are named after accounts in /etc/passwd; + The <command>cron</command> system executes automatic jobs + on behalf of the system or an individual user on a schedule. + An example of a system <command>cron</command> job might + include running <xref linkend="gl-jb-yum"/> nightly to update + the system. </para> </glossdef> </glossentry> @@ -341,75 +343,115 @@ <glossterm>CUPS</glossterm> <glossdef> <para> - The Common UNIX Printing System ("CUPS") is a cross-platform - printing solution for all UNIX environments. It is based on - the "Internet Printing Protocol" and provides complete - printing services to most PostScript and raster - printers.<ulink - url="http://www.cups.org/">Home - page.</ulink> + The Common UNIX Printing System, or <acronym>CUPS</acronym>, + is a cross-platform printing solution for all UNIX-type + environments, including Linux and Macintosh OS X. It is + based on the Internet Printing Protocol and provides + complete printing services to most printers. CUPS drivers + are available at <ulink url="http://www.cups.org/windows/"/> + which allow Windows systems to use printers shared from + Linux systems. Refer to <ulink url="http://www.cups.org/"/> + for more information about CUPS. </para> </glossdef> </glossentry> <glossentry> - <glossterm>desktop switcher</glossterm> - <glossdef> - <para> - The switchdesk-gnome package provides a GNOME look and feel - for the Desktop Switcher program provided in the switchdesk - package. - </para> + <glossterm>Desktop Switcher</glossterm> + <glossdef> + <para> + The <application>Desktop Switcher</application> tool allows + a user to convert the &FED; desktop between <xref + linkend="gl-jb-gnome"/> and <xref linkend="gl-jb-kde"/>. To + run the <application>Desktop Switcher</application> tool + from the Main Menu, select + <menuchoice><guimenu>Desktop</guimenu><guisubmenu>Preferences</guisubmenu><guisubmenu>More + Preferences</guisubmenu><guimenuitem>Desktop + Switcher</guimenuitem></menuchoice>. If you do not see this + item in your menu, you may not have the + <filename>switchdesk-gui</filename> package installed. Refer + to &FDPDOCS-URL; to learn how to use <xref + linkend="gl-jb-yum"/> to install software packages. + </para> </glossdef> </glossentry> - <glossentry> - <glossterm>eth0</glossterm> + <glossentry id="gl-jb-eth0"> + <glossterm>eth0</glossterm> + <glossdef> + <para> + The <systemitem>eth0</systemitem> name represents the first + discovered <xref linkend="gl-jb-ethernet"/> interface in a + &FED; system. If your &FED; system has more than one such + interface, the others will be numbered + <systemitem>eth1</systemitem>, + <systemitem>eth2</systemitem>, and so on. + </para> + </glossdef> + </glossentry> + <glossentry id="gl-jb-ethernet"> + <glossterm>Ethernet</glossterm> <glossdef> <para> - (Normally) the first ethernet port on your system + Ethernet is the most common type of network technology for + small computer networks. </para> </glossdef> </glossentry> - <glossentry> + <glossentry id="gl-jb-ethtool"> <glossterm>ethtool</glossterm> <glossdef> <para> - Ethtool is a Linux net driver diagnostic and tuning tool for - the Linux 2.4.x (or later) series of kernels. It obtains + The <command>ethtool</command> utility is a Linux network + driver diagnostic and tuning tool for Linux 2.4 or later + kernels. The <command>ethtool</command> utility obtains information and diagnostics related to media, link status, - driver version, PCI (or other) bus location, and more. + driver version, bus location, and more. </para> </glossdef> </glossentry> - <glossentry> + <glossentry id="gl-jb-faq"> <glossterm>FAQ</glossterm> <glossdef> <para> - Frequently Asked Questions, for Fedora see - <ulink url=" http://fedora.redhat.com/about/faq/">fedora.redhat.com</ulink> + A <acronym>FAQ</acronym> is a list of Frequently Asked + Questions. Refer to <ulink + url="http://fedora.redhat.com/about/faq/"/> for a FAQ about + the &FP;. Refer to <ulink + url="http://fedorafaq.org/"/> for a FAQ about using &FED;. </para> </glossdef> </glossentry> - <glossentry> + <glossentry id="gl-jb-fdl"> <glossterm>FDL</glossterm> <glossdef> <para> - GNU Free Documentation License (FDL), see - <ulink url="http://www.gnu.org/licenses/fdl.html">gnu.org</ulink> + The GNU Free Documentation License (<acronym>FDL</acronym>) + is a means of ensuring freedom for program documentation. + The &FDP; uses the FDL for its official documentation. In + fact, this document is licensed through the FDL. As is the + case with all freedoms, the FDL carries both rights and + responsibilities. You have the right to modify and + redistribute FDL materials, or create other works based on + them. You then have the responsibility of licensing any + such material under the FDL as well. In this fashion the + FDL guarantees that documentation cannot be made less free + by a recipient. </para> </glossdef> </glossentry> <glossentry> - <glossterm>FHS - File System Hierarchy Standard</glossterm> + <glossterm>FHS</glossterm> <glossdef> <para> - A collaborative document that defines the names and - locations of many files and directories on a Linux system. - Worth getting to know if you want to know what - <emphasis>should</emphasis> go where. Refer to - <ulink url="http://www.redhat.com/docs/manuals/linux/RHL-9-Manual/ref-guide/s1-filesyst…">&RH;</ulink> + The File Hierarchy Standard, or <acronym>FHS</acronym>, is a + collaborative document that defines the names and locations + of many files and directories on a Linux system. The FHS + also sets standards for the types of files that should + inhabit specific system directories. Refer to <ulink + url="http://www.pathname.com/fhs/"/> for more information + about the FHS. </para> </glossdef> - </glossentry> + </glossentry> <glossentry> <glossterm>FreshRPMS</glossterm> <glossdef> @@ -479,7 +521,7 @@ </para> </glossdef> </glossentry> - <glossentry> + <glossentry id="gl-jb-gnome"> <glossterm>GNOME</glossterm> <glossdef> <para> @@ -509,8 +551,8 @@ </para> </glossdef> </glossentry> - <glossentry> - <glossterm>GPL & non-GPL http://www.fsf.org/licenses/gpl-faq.htm</glossterm> + <glossentry id="gl-jb-gpl"> + <glossterm>GPL</glossterm> <glossdef> <para> Gnu General Public Licence. Refer to @@ -573,7 +615,7 @@ </para> </glossdef> </glossentry> - <glossentry> + <glossentry id="gl-jb-kde"> <glossterm>KDE</glossterm> <glossdef> <para> @@ -1106,7 +1148,7 @@ <glossseealso otherterm="names">&RHL; Names</glossseealso> </glossdef> </glossentry> - <glossentry id="gl-yum"> + <glossentry id="gl-jb-yum"> <glossterm>Yum</glossterm> <glossdef> <para>

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jargon-buster jargon-buster-en.xml,1.1,1.2
by fedora-docs-commits＠redhat.com 25 Aug '05

25 Aug '05

Author: pfrields Update of /cvs/docs/jargon-buster In directory cvs-int.fedora.redhat.com:/tmp/cvs-serv2243 Modified Files: jargon-buster-en.xml Log Message: Removed a few superfluous entries, edited others, pushed release to 1.9.2 Index: jargon-buster-en.xml =================================================================== RCS file: /cvs/docs/jargon-buster/jargon-buster-en.xml,v retrieving revision 1.1 retrieving revision 1.2 diff -u -r1.1 -r1.2 --- jargon-buster-en.xml 17 Aug 2005 17:09:02 -0000 1.1 +++ jargon-buster-en.xml 25 Aug 2005 17:42:53 -0000 1.2 @@ -4,7 +4,7 @@ <!ENTITY % FEDORA-ENTITIES-EN SYSTEM "../docs-common/common/fedora-entities-en.ent"> %FEDORA-ENTITIES-EN; -<!ENTITY BOOKID "jargon-buster-1.9.1 (2005-08-17)">  +<!ENTITY BOOKID "jargon-buster-1.9.2 (2005-08-25)">  ]> @@ -12,6 +12,30 @@ <title>Fedora Jargon Buster</title> <articleinfo> + <authorgroup> + <author> + <firstname>Dave</firstname> + <surname>Pawson</surname> + </author> + <author> + <firstname>Tammy</firstname> + <surname>Fox</surname> + </author> + <author> + <firstname>Paul</firstname> + <othername role="mi">W</othername> + <surname>Frields</surname> + </author> + </authorgroup> + <copyright> + <year>2003</year> + <year>2004</year> + <year>2005</year> + <holder>Dave Pawson</holder> + <holder>Paul W. Frields</holder> + <holder>&FORMAL-RHI;</holder> + </copyright> + &LEGALNOTICE; <revhistory> <revision> <revnumber>1.0</revnumber> @@ -126,161 +150,183 @@ </para> </revdescription> </revision> + <revision> + <revnumber>1.9.1</revnumber> + <date>17 Aug 2005</date> + <authorinitials>PaulWFrields</authorinitials> + <revdescription> + <para> + Began new round of editing. + </para> + </revdescription> + </revision> + <revision> + <revnumber>1.9.2</revnumber> + <date>25 Aug 2005</date> + <authorinitials>PaulWFrields</authorinitials> + <revdescription> + <para> + Additional term editing. + </para> + </revdescription> + </revision> </revhistory> - - &LEGALNOTICE; - + </articleinfo> <para> - This document attempts to clarify some of the terms used on various - lists, &RH; pages, and IRC, when talking about Linux, &RHL; - versions, releases, etc. Many thanks to the people on the - fedora-list at &RH; for their input. + This document clarifies some of the terms used on various lists, web + pages, and IRC, when talking about &FED;. Many thanks to the people + on the fedora-list and at &RH; for their input. </para> - <para> - If you would like a word added to this document, please email the - mailing list - <email>fedora-docs-list(a)redhat.com</email> - . A list to the subscription page is available on the - <ulink url="http://fedora.redhat.com/projects/docs/">project home - page</ulink>. If you find a problem with these terms, file a - <ulink url="http://bugzilla.redhat.com/bugzilla/">Bugzilla</ulink> - report against the fedora-docs component. There is also a bug - reporting link on the - <ulink url="http://fedora.redhat.com/projects/docs/">project - page</ulink> as well. - </para> + &BUG-REPORTING; <glossary id="fedora-glossary"> <glossdiv> <title>Jargon Buster</title> - <glossentry> - <glossterm>alsa</glossterm> + <glossentry id="gl-alsa"> + <glossterm>ALSA</glossterm> <glossdef> <para> The Advanced Linux Sound Architecture (ALSA) provides audio - and MIDI functionality to the Linux operating system. Refer - to - <ulink - url="http://www.alsa-project.org/">alsa-project.org</ulink> + and MIDI functionality to the Linux operating system. Refer + to <ulink url="http://www.alsa-project.org/"/> for more + information. </para> </glossdef> </glossentry> - <glossentry> + <glossentry id="ge-jb-anaconda"> <glossterm>Anaconda</glossterm> <glossdef> <para> - Anaconda is the installation program for Red Hat - distributions. During installation, the system's hardware is - identified and configured, and the appropriate file systems - for the system's architecture are created. Finally, it - allows the user to install the operating system software on - the system. Optionally, it can upgrade existing Red Hat - installations. Anaconda can run in a fully interactive mode - (text or graphical), or in a kickstart mode, which is allows - the installation to be scripted for unattended operation. - Refer to - <ulink url="http://fedora.redhat.com/projects/anaconda-installer/">&RH;</ulink> + <application>Anaconda</application> is the installation + program for &FC;. During installation, + <application>Anaconda</application> identifies and + configures the system's hardware, and creates appropriate + file systems. <application>Anaconda</application> also + allows the user to install the operating system software on + the system. Optionally, it upgrades existing &RHL; or &FED; + installations. <application>Anaconda</application> runs in a + fully interactive text or graphical mode, or in a + <firstterm>kickstart</firstterm> mode, which allows the + owner or administrator to automate installation for + unattended operation. Refer to <ulink + url="http://fedora.redhat.com/projects/anaconda-installer/"/> + for more information. </para> </glossdef> </glossentry> - <glossentry> - <glossterm>apt-get</glossterm> + <glossentry id="gl-jb-apt"> + <glossterm>apt</glossterm> <glossdef> <para> - Refer to - <ulink - url="https://moin.conectiva.com.br/AptRpm">https://moin.conectiva.com.br/AptRpm</ulink>. - APT (Advanced Package Tool) is a dependency tool, well known - to Debian users since it is used by default with their dpkg - packages. But apt has been ported to work with RPM packages - too, by Conectiva, who has now used it for some time in - their GNU/Linux distribution. The good news is that apt for - RPM may be used with any other RPM-based distribution. All - you need is the tool compiled for your version of RPM and at - least a repository where RPM packages and their apt metadata - can be downloaded from. - </para> - </glossdef> - </glossentry> - <glossentry> - <glossterm>ATrpms </glossterm> - <glossdef> - <para> - This is a 3rd party RPM repository for &RHL; distributions. - The original focus laid upon software used in natural - sciences, especially in the field of high energy physics, - e.g. tools for numerical programming or such for scientific - publications. But since then this repository has included - many non-scientific software titles, like system tools or - multimedia packages, resulting in a far more generic - repository. Refer to - <ulink url="http://atrpms.physik.fu-berlin.de/">atrpms.physik.fu-berlin.de</ulink> + The <command>apt</command> (Advanced Package Tool) utility + is a dependency tool developed for use with Debian Linux + <firstterm>dpkg</firstterm> packages. The + <command>apt-rpm</command> utility extends + <command>apt</command> for use with RPM packages. Since + <command>apt</command> has specific problems with + <firstterm>multilib</firstterm>, however, it is not + recommended for use with &FED; systems. Use <xref + linkend="gl-yum"/> instead. </para> </glossdef> </glossentry> - <glossentry> - <glossterm>BitTorrent</glossterm> + <glossentry id="gl-jb-atrpms"> + <glossterm>ATrpms</glossterm> <glossdef> <para> - An alternative to a simple FTP or HTTP download. Utilizes - multiple channels to download. Refer to - <ulink - url="http://bitconjurer.org/BitTorrent/">BitTorrent - website</ulink> - </para> - <para> - <ulink url="http://torrent.dulug.duke.edu/">Duke.edu</ulink> - This is the tracker for Fedora Core 1 'Yarrow' release. - </para> - </glossdef> - </glossentry> - <glossentry> - <glossterm><trademark>Bluecurve</trademark> - </glossterm> - <glossdef> - <para> - An easy-to-navigate interface with intuitively organized - menus. Bluecurve has been upgraded in &RHL; 9 and now - extends to more areas of the operating system, including the - menu and layout of the desktop. + ATrpms a third party RPM repository for &FED; + distributions. The original focus for ATrpms was software + used in natural sciences, especially in the field of high + energy physics. The repository included tools for use in + numerical programming and scientific publications. But since + then this repository has included many non-scientific + software titles, like system tools or multimedia packages, + resulting in a far more generic repository. Refer to <ulink + url="http://atrpms.physik.fu-berlin.de/"/> for more + information. </para> </glossdef> </glossentry> - <glossentry> - <glossterm>Bugzilla</glossterm> - <glossdef> - <para> - This is the &RH; bug-tracking system, our database for - recording bugs in &RH; products. For more information about - the Bugzilla bug tracking system, please refer to the main - <ulink url="http://www.bugzilla.org/">Bugzilla</ulink> home - page. - </para> - </glossdef> - </glossentry> - <glossentry id="core1"> - <glossterm>Core 1</glossterm> - <glossdef> - <para> - The Yarrow version of Fedora. Sometimes abbreviated to FC 1 - or fc1, Fedora Core 1. - </para> - <glossseealso otherterm="names">&RHL; Names</glossseealso> - </glossdef> - </glossentry> - <glossentry id="core2"> - <glossterm>Core 2</glossterm> + <glossentry id="gl-jb-bittorrent"> + <glossterm>BitTorrent</glossterm> <glossdef> <para> - The Tettnang version of Fedora. Sometimes abbreviated to FC - 2 or fc2, Fedora Core 2. + <application>BitTorrent</application> is a peer-to-peer + file sharing which downloads from multiple channels at + once. Refer to <ulink + url="http://bitconjurer.org/BitTorrent/"/> for more + information. + </para> + <para> + Use <application>BitTorrent</application> to download &FC; + by downloading and opening a torrent file. The official + &FC; torrent tracker is located at <ulink + url="http://torrent.dulug.duke.edu/"/>. Download a torrent + file there to begin downloading a release of &FC;. + </para> + </glossdef> + </glossentry> + <glossentry id="gl-jb-bluecurve"> + <glossterm>Bluecurve</glossterm> + <glossdef> + <para> + <trademark>Bluecurve</trademark> is a theme which unifies + the look and feel of the &FED; desktop. Bluecurve was + introduced in &RHL; 9 and was used as the default for &FC; + through release 3. Bluecurve was replaced in &FC; 4 by + <xref linkend="gl-jb-clearlooks"/>. Bluecurve included + icons and settings for the menu and layout of the desktop. + </para> + </glossdef> + </glossentry> + <glossentry id="gl-jb-bugzilla"> + <glossterm>&BZ;</glossterm> + <glossdef> + <para> + &BZ; is an online database for recording flaws, or + <firstterm>bugs</firstterm>, in &FED; software, + documentation, and other projects. &BZ; also tracks bugs in + &RH; software. When you encounter a problem with &FED;, you + can help the community fix the problem by making a record in + &BZ;. This procedure is called "entering a bug." For more + information about &BZ;, refer to &BZ-URL;. + </para> + </glossdef> + </glossentry> + <glossentry id="gl-jb-clearlooks"> + <glossterm>Clearlooks</glossterm> + <glossdef> + <para> + Clearlooks is the default theme for a GNOME desktop + environment in &FC; 4. The Clearlooks design is based on + the original <xref linkend="gl-jb-bluecurve"/>. + </para> + </glossdef> + </glossentry> + <glossentry id="gl-jb-core"> + <glossterm>Core</glossterm> + <glossdef> + <para> + Core is a numbered release of a subset of &FED; software, + and is usually called "&FC;." Core packages are maintained + mainly by employees of &RH;, and are made up of free and + open source software produced by the Linux community. + </para> + <para> + Although the software in &FC; is updated regularly, the + original release of &FC; does not change. For this reason, + when users discuss the state of their &FED; system software, + they might refer to "&FC; plus updates." When you request + help from the community, this terminology is the most + accurate. However, many users simply call the updated + system "&FC;." </para> <glossseealso otherterm="names">&RHL; Names</glossseealso> </glossdef> - </glossentry> + </glossentry>  <glossentry> <glossterm>cron</glossterm> <glossdef> @@ -938,7 +984,6 @@ "Tettnang" is the second release (version 2) of Fedora Core. </para> <glossseealso otherterm="names">&RHL; Names</glossseealso> - <glossseealso otherterm="core2">Core 2</glossseealso> </glossdef> </glossentry> <glossentry> @@ -1059,10 +1104,9 @@ Severn, a river in the UK. </para> <glossseealso otherterm="names">&RHL; Names</glossseealso> - <glossseealso otherterm="core1">Core 1</glossseealso> </glossdef> </glossentry> - <glossentry> + <glossentry id="gl-yum"> <glossterm>Yum</glossterm> <glossdef> <para>

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documentation-guide documentation-guide-en.xml,1.19,1.20
by fedora-docs-commits＠redhat.com 24 Aug '05

24 Aug '05

Author: kwade Update of /cvs/docs/documentation-guide In directory cvs-int.fedora.redhat.com:/tmp/cvs-serv556 Modified Files: documentation-guide-en.xml Log Message: Rolling version. Index: documentation-guide-en.xml =================================================================== RCS file: /cvs/docs/documentation-guide/documentation-guide-en.xml,v retrieving revision 1.19 retrieving revision 1.20 diff -u -r1.19 -r1.20 --- documentation-guide-en.xml 28 Jun 2005 21:46:45 -0000 1.19 +++ documentation-guide-en.xml 24 Aug 2005 20:37:35 -0000 1.20 @@ -7,9 +7,9 @@ <!ENTITY % FEDORA-ENTITIES-EN SYSTEM "../docs-common/common/fedora-entities-en.ent"> %FEDORA-ENTITIES-EN; -<!ENTITY VERSION "0.2.6">  +<!ENTITY VERSION "0.2.6.2">  -<!ENTITY BOOKID "documentation-guide-&VERSION; (2005-05-03)">  +<!ENTITY BOOKID "documentation-guide-&VERSION; (2005-08-24)">  <!ENTITY LEGALNOTICE SYSTEM "../docs-common/common/legalnotice-en.xml"> @@ -34,7 +34,7 @@ <title>&FP; Documentation Guide</title> <subtitle>Version &VERSION;</subtitle> <copyright> - <year>2003,2004</year> + <year>2003,2004,2005</year> <holder>&FORMAL-RHI;</holder> <holder>Tammy Fox</holder> <holder>Johnray Fuller</holder>

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documentation-guide docs-getting-files-en.xml,1.6,1.7
by fedora-docs-commits＠redhat.com 24 Aug '05

24 Aug '05

Author: pfrields Update of /cvs/docs/documentation-guide In directory cvs-int.fedora.redhat.com:/tmp/cvs-serv31638 Modified Files: docs-getting-files-en.xml Log Message: Oops, fix one other extraneous prompt... sorry quaid Index: docs-getting-files-en.xml =================================================================== RCS file: /cvs/docs/documentation-guide/docs-getting-files-en.xml,v retrieving revision 1.6 retrieving revision 1.7 diff -u -r1.6 -r1.7 --- docs-getting-files-en.xml 24 Aug 2005 12:36:25 -0000 1.6 +++ docs-getting-files-en.xml 24 Aug 2005 19:41:55 -0000 1.7 @@ -63,7 +63,7 @@ To see a list of the available documents: </para> -<screen><prompt>$ </prompt><command>cvs co -c</command></screen> +<screen><userinput>cvs co -c</userinput></screen> <para> Pick your document of interest and then download it to your working directory:

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