[Fedora Project Wiki] Update of "Docs/Beats/ArchSpecific/PPC" by PaulFrields
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Additional space is also required for any user data, and at least 5% free space should be maintained for proper system operation.
- == 4 KiB pages on 64-bit machines ==
+ == 4 KiB Pages on 64-bit Machines ==
After a brief experiment with 64KiB pages in Fedora Core 6, the PowerPC64 kernel has now been switched back to 4KiB pages. The installer should reformat any swap partitions automatically during an upgrade.
- == The Apple keyboard ==
+ == The Apple Keyboard ==
The {{{Option}}} key on Apple systems is equivalent to the {{{Alt}}} key on the PC. Where documentation and the installer refer to the {{{Alt}}} key, use the {{{Option}}} key. For some key combinations you may need to use the {{{Option}}} key in conjunction with the {{{Fn}}} key, such as {{{Option}}}-{{{Fn}}}-{{{F3}}} to switch to virtual terminal tty3.
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[Fedora Project Wiki] Update of "Docs/Beats/PackageNotes" by KarstenWade
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nesting, formatting, oh my
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The following sections contain information regarding software packages that have undergone significant changes for Fedora [[GetVal(DocsDict,BeatsVer)]]. For easier access, they are generally organized using the same groups that are shown in the installation system.
- = Licensing Audit =
+ === Licensing Audit ===
The [http://fedoraproject.org/wiki/Board Fedora Project Board] initiated a [http://fedoraproject.org/wiki/FreeSoftwareAnalysis licensing audit] to ensure all software included in Fedora is compliant with the package licensing guidelines. This process is now complete, and several changes were made as a result:
- = System Tools =
+ ''No content''
- == apcupsd ==
+ === System Tools ===
- The `apcupsd` package has been upgraded to version 3.14.0. This version removes the old master/slave networking mode. Refer to the [http://sourceforge.net/project/shownotes.php?group_id=54413&release_id=48... Release Notes] for more information.
+ ==== apcupsd ====
- = Engineering and Scientific =
+ The `apcupsd` package has been upgraded to version 3.14.0. This version removes the old master/slave networking mode. Refer to the [http://sourceforge.net/project/shownotes.php?group_id=54413&release_id=48... apcupsd release notes] for more information.
- == paraview ==
+ === Engineering and Scientific ===
- The `mpi` build and sub-package of `paraview` has been removed until `cmake` related build issues are resolved.
+ ==== paraview ====
+ The `mpi` build and sub-package of `paraview` have been removed until `cmake` related build issues are resolved.
+
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[Fedora Project Wiki] Update of "Docs/Beats/ArchSpecific" by PaulFrields
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This section provides notes that are specific to the supported hardware architectures of Fedora.
- = RPM Multiarch Support on 64-bit platforms (x86_64, ppc64) =
+ = RPM Multiarch Support on 64-bit Platforms (x86_64, ppc64) =
'''RPM''' supports parallel installation of multiple architectures of the same package. A default package listing such as {{{rpm -qa}}} might appear to include duplicate packages, since the architecture is not displayed. Instead, use the {{{repoquery}}} command, part of the `yum-utils` package in Fedora Extras, which displays architecture by default. To install `yum-utils`, run the following command:
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[Fedora Project Wiki] Update of "Docs/Beats/Kernel" by KarstenWade
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updating formatting, fixes, comments galore
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- = Linux Kernel =
+ {{{#!html
+ <h2>Linux Kernel</h2>}}}
[[Admonition("note","Assumptions Based on [[GetVal(DocsDict,KernelVer)]]","This draft of the release notes assume that the final release of Fedora [[GetVal(DocsDict,KernelVer)]] is based on kernel [[GetVal(DocsDict,KernelVer)]]. This is subject to change.")]]
+ ## The above admonition will likely not work, because the code that
+ ## generates a DocBook admonition from that does not parse the
+ ## GetVal() before rendering the XML, so there is no character data.
+
This section covers changes and important information regarding the [[GetVal(DocsDict,KernelVer)]] based kernel in Fedora [[GetVal(DocsDict,BeatsVer)]]. The [[GetVal(DocsDict,KernelVer)]] kernel includes:
- * Support for KVM virtualization
+ * Support for KVM virtualization.
- * Tickless support for x86 32bit, which will greatly improve power management. x86_64 should also be tickless for the final release of Fedora [[GetVal(DocsDict,RelVer)]]
+ * Tickless support for x86 32bit, which greatly improves power management. For the final release of Fedora [[GetVal(DocsDict,RelVer)]], x86_64 should also be tickless.
- * The devicescape wireless network stack, which includes support for several new wireless drivers
+ * The devicescape wireless network stack, which includes support for several new wireless drivers.
- * New IDE drivers that use the same libata code as the SATA drivers
+ * New IDE drivers that use the same libata code as the SATA drivers.
[[Admonition("note","IDE Device Names Changed","The new IDE drivers now cause all IDE drives to have device names like /dev/sdX instead of /dev/hdX.")]]
- * Support for version 2 of the Global File System (GFS2)
+ * Support for version 2 of the Global File System (GFS2).
- * Some elements of the realtime kernel project
+ * Some elements of the realtime kernel project.
- * Many bug fixes and other small improvements
+ * Many bug fixes and other small improvements.
* Changelog for [[GetVal(DocsDict,KernelVer)]]rc1 available here: http://lwn.net/Articles/223021/
- == Version ==
+ === Version ===
Fedora may include additional patches to the kernel for improvements, bug fixes, or additional features. For this reason, the Fedora kernel may not be line-for-line equivalent to the so-called ''vanilla kernel'' from the kernel.org web site:
@@ -34, +39 @@
{{{rpm -qpl kernel-<version>.src.rpm
}}}
- == Changelog ==
+ === Changelog ===
To retrieve a log of changes to the package, run the following command:
@@ -45, +50 @@
Customizations made for the Fedora version are available from http://cvs.fedora.redhat.com .
- == Kernel Flavors ==
+ === Kernel Flavors ===
+
[[Anchor(Kernel_Flavors)]]
Fedora [[GetVal(DocsDict,BeatsVer)]] includes the following kernel builds:
* Native kernel, for use in most systems. Configured sources are available in the `kernel-devel-<version>.<arch>.rpm` package.
- * kernel-PAE, for use in 32-bit x86 systems with > 4GB of RAM, or with CPUs that have a 'NX (No eXecute)' feature. This kernel support both uniprocessor and multi-processor systems.
+ * The kernel-PAE, for use in 32-bit x86 systems with > 4GB of RAM, or with CPUs that have a 'NX (No eXecute)' feature. This kernel support both uniprocessor and multi-processor systems.
* Virtualization kernel for use with the Xen emulator package. Configured sources are available in the `kernel-xen-devel-<version>.<arch>.rpm` package.
- * Kdump kernel for use with kexec/kdump capabilities. Configured sources are available in the `kernel-kdump-devel-<version>.<arch>.rpm` package.
+ * The kdump kernel for use with kexec/kdump capabilities. Configured sources are available in the `kernel-kdump-devel-<version>.<arch>.rpm` package.
You may install kernel headers for all kernel flavors at the same time. The files are installed in the `/usr/src/kernels/<version>-[PAE|xen|kdump]-<arch>/` tree. Use the following command:
@@ -67, +73 @@
[[Admonition("note","32bit Kernel Includes Kdump","The 32bit kernel is now relocatable, so kdump functionality is included. 64bit still requires installation of the -kdump kernel.")]]
- [[Admonition("note","Default Kernel Provides SMP","There is no separate SMP kernel available for Fedora on i386, x86_64 and ppc64. Multiprocessor support is provided by the native kernel.")]]
+ [[Admonition("note","Default Kernel Provides SMP","There is no separate SMP kernel available for Fedora on i386, x86_64, and ppc64. Multiprocessor support is provided by the native kernel.")]]
[[Admonition("note", "PowerPC Kernel Support", "There is no support for Xen or kdump for the PowerPC architecture in Fedora. 32-bit PowerPC does still have a separate SMP kernel.")]]
- == Reporting Bugs ==
+ === Reporting Bugs ===
- Refer to http://kernel.org/pub/linux/docs/lkml/reporting-bugs.html for information on reporting bugs in the Linux kernel. You may also use http://bugzilla.redhat.com for reporting bugs which are specific to Fedora.
+ Refer to http://kernel.org/pub/linux/docs/lkml/reporting-bugs.html for information on reporting bugs in the Linux kernel. You may also use http://bugzilla.redhat.com for reporting bugs that are specific to Fedora.
- == Following Generic Textbooks ==
+ === Following Generic Textbooks ===
Many of the tutorials, examples, and textbooks about Linux kernel development assume the kernel sources are installed under the `/usr/src/linux/` directory. If you make a symbolic link, as shown below, you should be able to use those learning materials with the Fedora packages. Install the appropriate kernel sources, as shown earlier, and then run the following command:
@@ -84, +90 @@
Enter the `root` password when prompted.
- == Preparing for Kernel Development ==
+ === Preparing for Kernel Development ===
- Fedora [[GetVal(DocsDict,BeatsVer)]] does not include the kernel-source package provided by older versions since only the kernel-devel package is required now to build external modules. Configured sources are available, as described in this kernel flavors section.
+ Fedora [[GetVal(DocsDict,BeatsVer)]] does not include the kernel-source package provided by older versions since only the kernel-devel package is required now to build external modules. Configured sources are available, as described in the kernel flavors section.
- [[Admonition("note", "Instructions Refer to Current Kernel", "To simplify the following directions, we have assumed that you want to configure the kernel sources to match your currently-running kernel. In the steps below, the expression <version> refers to the kernel version shown by the command: `uname -r`."]]
+ [[Admonition("note", "Instructions Refer to Current Kernel", "To simplify the following directions, we have assumed that you want to configure the kernel sources to match your currently-running kernel. In the steps below, the expression <version> refers to the kernel version shown by the command: {{{uname -r}}}."]]
Users who require access to Fedora original kernel sources can find them in the kernel .src.rpm package. To create an exploded source tree from this file, perform the following steps:
[[Admonition("note", "Do Not Build Packages as Super-user (root)", "Building packages as the superuser is inherently dangerous and is not required, even for the kernel. These instructions allow you to install the kernel source as a normal user. Many general information sites refer to `/usr/src/linux` in their kernel instructions. If you use these instructions, simply substitute `~/rpmbuild/BUILD/kernel-<version>/linux-<version>.<arch>`."]]
- 1. Prepare a RPM package building environment in your home directory. Run the following commands:
+ 1. Prepare an RPM package building environment in your home directory. Run the following commands:
{{{su -c 'yum install rpmdevtools yum-utils'
rpmdev-setuptree
@@ -111, +117 @@
1. Install `kernel-<version>.src.rpm` using the command:
- {{{rpm -Uvh kernel-<version>.src.rpm
+ {{{su -c 'rpm -Uvh kernel-<version>.src.rpm'
}}}
This command writes the RPM contents into `${HOME}/rpmbuild/SOURCES` and `${HOME}/rpmbuild/SPECS`, where `${HOME}` is your home directory.
@@ -154, +160 @@
[[Admonition("note","Building Kernel Binary RPMs","Normally, kernels for Fedora are built using the `rpmbuild` utility and a specfile. Your results may vary if you use the kernel's built-in `make rpm` target.")]]
- == Building Only Kernel Modules ==
+ === Building Only Kernel Modules ===
- An exploded source tree is not required to build a kernel module, such as your own device driver, against the currently in-use kernel. Only the `kernel-devel` package is required to build external modules. If you did not select it during installation, use '''Pirut''' to install it, going to '''Applications > Add/Remove''' software or use {{{yum}}} to install it. Run the following command to install the `kernel-devel` package using {{{yum}}}.
+ An exploded source tree is not required to build a kernel module, such as your own device driver, against the currently in-use kernel. Only the `kernel-devel` package is required to build external modules. If you did not select it during installation, use '''Pirut''' to install it (via ''Applications > Add/Remove Software'') or use {{{yum}}} to install it. Run the following command to install the `kernel-devel` package using {{{yum}}}.
{{{su -c 'yum install kernel-devel'
}}}
17 years, 2 months
[Fedora Project Wiki] Update of "Docs/Beats/Installer" by PaulFrields
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= Installation Notes =
- [[Admonition("important", "Fedora Installation Guide", "For information on how to install Fedora, refer to http://docs.fedoraproject.org/install-guide/.")]]
+ [[Admonition("important", "Fedora Installation Guide", "To learn how to install Fedora, refer to http://docs.fedoraproject.org/install-guide/.")]]
[[Admonition("tip", "Installation issues not covered in these release notes", "If you encounter a problem or have a question during installation that is not covered in these relese notes, refer to http://fedoraproject.org/wiki/FAQ and http://fedoraproject.org/wiki/Bugs/Common")]]
- [[TableOfContents]]
-
- '''Anaconda''' is the name of the Fedora Installer. This section outlines those issues that are related to '''Anaconda''' and installing Fedora [[GetVal(DocsDict,BeatsVer)]].
+ '''Anaconda''' is the name of the Fedora Installer. This section outlines issues related to '''Anaconda''' and installing Fedora [[GetVal(DocsDict,BeatsVer)]].
[[Admonition("note", "Downloading Large Files", "If you intend to download the Fedora DVD ISO image, keep in mind that not all file downloading tools can accommodate files larger than 2 GiB in size. {{{wget}}} 1.9.1-16 and above, {{{curl}}} and {{{ncftpget}}} do not have this limitation, and can successfully download files larger than 2 GiB. '''BitTorrent''' is another method for downloading large files. For information about obtaining and using the torrent file, refer to http://torrent.fedoraproject.org/.")]]
17 years, 2 months
[Fedora Project Wiki] Update of "Docs/Beats/Welcome" by PaulFrields
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Make admonition clearer
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* Participate in the Fedora Project (http://fedoraproject.org/wiki/HelpWanted)
* About the Fedora Project (http://fedoraproject.org/Overview)
- [[Admonition(note,"Document Links","If you are reading these release notes during the Fedora installation process, many links may not work properly. The release notes are also available post-installation as part of the desktop Web browser's default home page. If you are connected to the internet, use these links to find other helpful information about Fedora and the community that creates and supports it.")]]
+ [[Admonition(note,"Document Links","Many links may not work properly from within the installation environment, due to resource constraints. The release notes are also available post-installation as part of the desktop Web browser's default home page. If you are connected to the internet, use these links to find other helpful information about Fedora and the community that creates and supports it.")]]
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[Fedora Project Wiki] Update of "Docs/Beats" by PaulFrields
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Remove defunct Extras beat
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* [:Docs/Beats/I18n:Docs/Beats/I18n]
* [:Docs/Beats/BackwardsCompatibility:Docs/Beats/BackwardsCompatibility]
* [:Docs/Beats/PackageChanges:Docs/Beats/PackageChanges]
- * [:Docs/Beats/Extras:Docs/Beats/Extras]
* [:Docs/Beats/Legacy:Docs/Beats/Legacy]
* [:Docs/Beats/ProjectOverview:Docs/Beats/ProjectOverview]
* [:Docs/Beats/Colophon:Docs/Beats/Colophon]
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[Fedora Project Wiki] Update of "Docs/Beats/Desktop" by PaulFrields
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=== Mail Clients ===
- ''No content submitted''
+ ==== mail-notification ====
+ The `mail-notification` package has been split. The '''Evolution''' plugin is now in a separate package called `mail-notification-evolution-plugin`. When you update the `mail-notification` package, the plugin is added automatically.
+
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