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Fedora™ 7 Unleashed

Name: Fedora™ 7 Unleashed
ISBN: 9780672329425

by Andrew Hudson, Paul Hudson

August 2007

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Copyright
Dedication
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Acknowledgments
Andrew HudsonPaul Hudson
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Introduction
Changes from Previous EditionsLicensingWho This Book Is ForWhat This Book ContainsConventions Used in This Book
I. Installation and Configuration
1. Installing Fedora
Before You Begin the InstallationPlanning Partition StrategiesChoosing How to Install FedoraInstalling from CD or DVDInstalling Using a NetworkStep-by-Step InstallationStarting the InstallPartitioning Your Hard DriveChoosing, Configuring, and Installing the Boot LoaderNetwork ConfigurationSetting the Time ZoneCreating a Root Password and User AccountsSoftware Selection and InstallationFinishing the InstallFirstboot ConfigurationLogging In and Shutting DownReference
2. Fedora Quick Start
The Fedora DesktopGetting Around FedoraThe Menu OptionsWindow SelectorThe Computer IconThe Home IconAccessing the Command LineAvailable ApplicationsOffice SuiteInternet WorkstationMultimediaGamesKeeping Your Software Up To DateConfiguring Wireless Networks
3. Working with GNOME
The GNOME Desktop EnvironmentAIGLX—Eye Candy for the MassesBasic X ConceptsUsing XElements of the xorg.conf FileThe ServerLayout SectionThe Files SectionThe Module SectionThe InputDevice SectionThe Monitor SectionThe Device SectionThe Screen SectionConfiguring XConfiguring X with the system-config-display ClientUsing Xorg to Configure XStarting XUsing a Display ManagerConfiguring gdmConfiguring kdmUsing the xdm Display ManagerStarting X from the Console by Using startxUsing Fedora’s switchdesk ClientKDE—The Other EnvironmentXFceReference
4. Command Line Quickstart
Understanding the Command LineNavigating Through the File SystemManaging Files with the ShellWorking with Compressed FilesUse Essential Commands from the /bin and /sbin DirectoriesUse and Edit Files in the /etc DirectoryProtect the Contents of User Directories—/homeUse the Contents of the /proc Directory to Interact with the KernelWork with Shared Data in the /usr DirectoryTemporary File Storage in the /tmp DirectoryAccess Variable Data Files in the /var DirectoryLogging In to and Working with LinuxText-based Console LoginLogging OutLogging In and Out from a Remote ComputerUsing Environment VariablesUsing the Text EditorsWorking with viWorking with emacsWorking with PermissionsAssigning PermissionsDirectory PermissionsUnderstanding Set User ID and Set Group ID PermissionsWorking as RootCreating UsersDeleting UsersShutting Down the SystemRebooting the SystemReading DocumentationUsing Man PagesReference

II. Desktop Fedora
5. On the Internet
Browsing the InternetMozilla FirefoxKonquerorChoosing an Email ClientEvolutionMozilla ThunderbirdKMailOther Mail ClientsRSS ReadersFirefoxLifereaInstant Messaging with PidginInternet Relay ChatUsenet Network NewsgroupsThe Pan News Client NewsreaderVideoconferencing with EkigaReference
6. Productivity Applications
What Is in OpenOffice.org?Installing and Configuring OpenOffice.orgWorking with OpenOffice.org WriterGetting StartedWorking with Styles and FormattingWorking with OpenOffice.org CalcGetting StartedFormatting Your SpreadsheetsSummarizing Data with CalcOffice Suites for FedoraWorking with Gnome OfficeWorking with KOfficeProductivity Applications Written for Microsoft WindowsReference
7. Multimedia
Listening to MusicStreaming AudioGraphics ManipulationThe GNU Image Manipulation ProgramUsing Scanners in FedoraWorking with Graphics FormatsCapturing Screen ImagesUsing Digital Cameras with FedoraHandheld Digital CamerasUsing F-SpotBurning CDs and DVDs in FedoraCreating CDs and DVDs with Fedora’s Graphical ClientsNautilusGnomeBakerCreating CDs from the Command LineCreating DVDs from the Command LineSession WritingPacket WritingSound and MusicSound CardsAdjusting VolumeSound FormatsViewing VideoTV and Video HardwareVideo FormatsViewing Video in LinuxPersonal Video RecordersDVD and Video PlayersReference
8. Printing with Fedora
Overview of Fedora PrintingConfiguring and Managing Print ServicesGUI-Based Printer Configuration QuickstartManaging Printing ServicesCreating and Configuring Local PrintersCreating the Print QueueEditing Printer SettingsReference
9. Games
Linux GamingInstalling Proprietary Video DriversInstalling Popular Games in FedoraDOOM 3Unreal Tournament 2004Quake 4Wolfenstein: Enemy TerritoryBattle for WesnothKDEeduPlaying Windows Games with CedegaReference
III. System Administration
10. Managing Users
User AccountsAdding New UsersUser IDs and Group IDsManaging GroupsGroup Management ToolsManaging UsersUser Management ToolsMonitoring User Activity on the SystemManaging PermissionsAssigning PermissionsDirectory PermissionsUnderstanding Set User ID and Set Group ID PermissionsManaging PasswordsThe Password FileShadow PasswordsManaging Password Security for UsersChanging Passwords in a BatchGranting System Administrator Privileges to Regular UsersTemporarily Changing User Identity with the su CommandGranting Root Privileges on Occasion—The sudo CommandDisk QuotasImplementing QuotasManually Configuring QuotasReference
11. Automating Tasks
Running Services at BootupBeginning the Boot Loading ProcessLoading the Linux KernelSystem Services and RunlevelsRunlevel DefinitionsBooting into the Default RunlevelBooting to a Nondefault Runlevel with GRUBUnderstanding init Scripts and the Final Stage of InitializationControlling Services at Boot with Administrative ToolsUsing the chkconfig Text-Based Command-Line ToolUsing the GUI-Based Service Configuration ToolRunning Services Through xinetdChanging RunlevelsTroubleshooting Runlevel ProblemsStarting and Stopping Services ManuallyScheduling TasksUsing at and batch to Schedule Tasks for LaterUsing cron to Run Jobs RepeatedlyBasic Shell ControlThe Shell Command LineShell Pattern-Matching SupportPiping DataBackground ProcessingReference
12. System-Monitoring Tools
Console-Based MonitoringUsing the kill Command to Control ProcessesUsing Priority Scheduling and ControlDisplaying Free and Used Memory with freeDisk QuotasGraphical Process and System Management ToolsKDE Process- and System-Monitoring ToolsReference
13. Backing Up
Choosing a Backup StrategyWhy Data Loss OccursAssessing Your Backup Needs and ResourcesEvaluating Backup StrategiesSimple StrategyFull Backup on a Periodic BasisFull Backups with Incremental BackupsMirroring Data or RAID ArraysMaking the ChoiceChoosing Backup Hardware and MediaRemovable Storage MediaFireWire DrivesCD-RW and DVD+RW/-RW DrivesNetwork StorageTape Drive BackupUsing Backup Softwaretar: The Most Basic Backup ToolCreating Full and Incremental Backups with tarRestoring Files from an Archive with tarThe GNOME File RollerThe KDE Archiving Tools (KDE ark and kdat)Using the Amanda Backup ApplicationAlternative Backup SoftwareCopying FilesCopying Files Using tarCompressing, Encrypting, and Sending tar StreamsCopying Files Using cpUsing mc to Copy FilesSystem RescueThe Fedora Rescue DiscBacking Up and Restoring the Master Boot RecordManually Restoring the Partition TableBooting the System from the Rescue DiscBooting the System from a Generic Boot Floppy DiskUsing a GRUB Boot Floppy DiskUsing the Recovery Facility from the Installation DiscReference
14. Networking
Using Network Configuration ToolsUsing Graphical Configuration ToolsCommand-Line Network Interface Configuration/sbin/ifconfig/sbin/route/bin/netstatNetwork Configuration FilesAdding Hosts to /etc/hostsService Settings in /etc/servicesUsing /etc/nsswitch.conf After Changing Naming ServicesSetting a Name Server with /etc/resolv.confSetting DNS Search Order with /etc/host.confExamining Host Network Settings in /etc/sysconfig/networkLaying the Foundation: The localhost InterfaceChecking for the Availability of the Loopback InterfaceConfiguring the Loopback Interface ManuallyNetworking with TCP/IPAdvanced Wireless NetworkingSupport for Wireless Networking in FedoraTCP/IP AddressingDynamic Host Configuration ProtocolHow DHCP WorksDHCP Software InstallationDHCP dhclientDHCP ServerUsing DHCP to Configure Network HostsDHCP Server ConfigurationOther Uses for DHCPUsing IP Masquerading in FedoraPortsBeyond the Network and Onto the InternetCommon Configuration InformationConfiguring DSL AccessUnderstanding Point-to-Point Protocol over EthernetConfiguring a PPPoE Connection ManuallyConfiguring Dial-Up Internet AccessConfiguring a Dial-Up Connection ManuallyUsing the Fedora Internet Configuration WizardTroubleshooting Connection ProblemsReferenceGeneralDHCPWirelessBooks
15. Remote Access with SSH
Setting Up a Telnet ServerSetting Up an SSH ServerThe SSH ToolsUsing scp to Copy Individual Files Between MachinesUsing sftp to Copy Many Files Between MachinesUsing ssh-keygen to Enable Key-Based LoginsRemote XXDMCPVNCReferences
16. Xen
Why Virtualization Is a Smart IdeaVirtualization Versus ParavirtualizationHow Xen WorksInstalling XenSetting Up Guest Operating SystemsRuntime ConfigurationReference
IV. Fedora As a Server
17. Apache Web Server Management
About the Apache Web ServerInstalling the Apache ServerInstalling Through PirutInstalling from the RPMBuilding the Source YourselfUsing ./configure to Build ApacheApache File Locations After a Build and InstallStarting and Stopping ApacheStarting the Apache Server ManuallyUsing /etc/rc.d/init.d/httpdControlling Apache with Fedora’s service CommandControlling Apache with Fedora’s chkconfig CommandGraphic Interface Configuration of ApacheConfiguring Virtual Host PropertiesConfiguring the ServerConfiguring Apache for Peak PerformanceRuntime Server Configuration SettingsRuntime Configuration DirectivesEditing httpd.confServerRootListenUser and GroupServerAdminServerNameDocumentRootUserDirDirectoryIndexApache Multiprocessing ModulesUsing .htaccess Configuration FilesOptions DirectivesAllowOverrides DirectivesFile System Authentication and Access ControlRestricting Access with allow and denyAuthenticationFinal Words on Access ControlApache Modulesmod_accessmod_aliasmod_asismod_authmod_auth_anonmod_auth_dbmmod_auth_digestmod_autoindexmod_cgimod_dir and mod_envmod_expiresmod_headersmod_includemod_info and mod_log_configmod_mime and mod_mime_magicmod_negotiationmod_proxymod_rewritemod_setenvifmod_spelingmod_statusmod_sslmod_unique_idmod_userdirmod_vhost_aliasVirtual HostingAddress-Based Virtual HostsName-Based Virtual HostsLoggingReference
18. Administering Database Services
A Brief Review of Database BasicsHow Relational Databases WorkUnderstanding SQL BasicsCreating TablesInserting Data into TablesRetrieving Data from a DatabaseChoosing a Database: MySQL Versus PostgreSQLSpeedData LockingACID Compliance in Transaction Processing to Protect Data IntegritySQL SubqueriesProcedural Languages and TriggersConfiguring MySQLSetting a Password for the MySQL Root UserCreating a Database in MySQLGranting and Revoking Privileges in MySQLConfiguring PostgreSQLInitializing the Data Directory in PostgreSQLCreating a Database in PostgreSQLCreating Database Users in PostgreSQLDeleting Database Users in PostgreSQLGranting and Revoking Privileges in PostgreSQLDatabase ClientsSSH Access to a DatabaseLocal GUI Client Access to a DatabaseWeb Access to a DatabaseThe MySQL Command-Line ClientThe PostgreSQL Command-Line ClientGraphical ClientsReference
19. File and Print
Using the Network File SystemNFS Server ConfigurationNFS Client ConfigurationPutting Samba to WorkConfiguring Samba with system-config-sambaConfiguring Samba with SWATManually Configuring Samba with /etc/samba/smb.confSetting Global Samba Behavior with the [global] SectionSharing Home Directories Using the [homes] SectionSharing Printers by Editing the [printers] SectionTesting Samba with the testparm CommandStarting the smbd DaemonUsing the smbstatus CommandConnecting with the smbclient CommandMounting Samba SharesNetwork and Remote Printing with FedoraEnabling Network Printing on a LANSession Message Block PrintingNetwork-Attached Printer Configuration and PrintingUsing the Common Unix Printing System GUIConsole Print ControlUsing Basic Print CommandsManaging Print JobsAvoiding Printer Support ProblemsAll-in-One (Print/Fax/Scan) DevicesUsing USB and Legacy PrintersReference
20. Remote File Serving with FTP
Choosing an FTP ServerChoosing an Authenticated or Anonymous ServerFedora FTP Server PackagesOther FTP ServersInstalling FTP SoftwareThe FTP Userxinetd Configuration for wu-ftpdConfiguring xinetd for the wu-ftp ServerStarting the Very Secure FTP Server (vsftpd) PackageConfiguring the Very Secure FTP ServerControlling Anonymous AccessOther vsftpd Server Configuration FilesDefault vsftpd BehaviorsConfiguring the wu-ftpd ServerUsing Commands in the ftpaccess File to Configure wu-ftpdConfigure Access ControlLimit Access for Anonymous UsersDefine User ClassesBlock a Host’s Access to the ServerRestrict Permissions Based on Group IDsLimit Permissions Based on Individual IDRestrict the Number of Users in a ClassLimit the Number of Invalid Password EntriesConfigure User InformationDisplay a Prelogin BannerDisplay a FileDisplay Administrator’s Email AddressNotify User of Last Modification DateConfigure System LoggingRedirect Logging RecordsLog All User-Issued CommandsLog Security Violations and File TransfersConfigure Permission ControlAllow Users to Change File PermissionsAssign Users File-Delete PermissionAssign Users File-Overwrite PermissionAllow Users to Rename FilesAllow Users to Compress FilesAssign or Deny Permission to Use tarDetermine What Permissions Can Apply to User-Created Upload FilesConfigure Commands Directed Toward the cdpathStructure of the shutdown FileConfiguring FTP Server File-Conversion ActionsStrip PrefixStrip PostfixAdd-On PrefixAdd-On PostfixExternal CommandTypesOptionsDescriptionAn Example of Conversions in ActionUsing ftphosts to Allow or Deny FTP Server ConnectionUsing Commands for Server AdministrationDisplay Information About Connected UsersCount the Number of ConnectionsUse /usr/sbin/ftpshut to Schedule FTP Server DowntimeUse /var/log/xferlog to View a Log of Server TransactionsReference
21. Handling Electronic Mail
How Email Is Sent and ReceivedThe Mail Transport AgentSendmailPostfixQmail and EximChoosing an MTAThe Mail Delivery AgentThe Mail User AgentBasic Sendmail Configuration and OperationConfiguring MasqueradingUsing Smart HostsSetting Message Delivery IntervalsBuilding the sendmail.cf FileMail RelayingForwarding Email with AliasesRejecting Email from Specified SitesIntroducing PostfixMaking the SwitchUsing Fetchmail to Retrieve MailInstalling FetchmailConfiguring FetchmailConfiguring Global OptionsConfiguring Mail Server OptionsConfiguring User AccountsChoosing a Mail Delivery AgentProcmailSpamassassinSquirrelmailVirus ScannersSpecial Mail Delivery AgentsMail DaemonsAlternatives to Microsoft Exchange ServerMicrosoft Exchange Server/Outlook ClientCommuniGate ProOracle Collaboration SuiteOpen XchangeReferenceWeb ResourcesBooks
22. Setting Up a Proxy Server
What Is a Proxy Server?Installing SquidConfiguring ClientsAccess Control ListsSpecifying Client IP AddressesSample ConfigurationsReference
23. Managing DNS
Configuring DNS for ClientsThe /etc/host.conf FileThe /etc/nsswitch.conf FileThe /etc/hosts FileThe /etc/resolv.conf FileUnderstanding the Changes Made by DHCPEssential DNS ConceptsHow Nameservers Store DNS Structure InformationHow DNS Provides Name Service Information to UsersName Resolution in PracticeUsing DNS ToolsdighostnslookupwhoisConfiguring a Local Caching NameserverYour Own Domain Name and Third-Party DNSProviding DNS for a Real Domain with BINDrndc.confnamed.confThe Zone FileThe Zone File’s SOA RecordThe Zone File’s Other RecordsLoggingResolver ConfigurationRunning the named Nameserver DaemonProviding DNS for a Real DomainForward ZoneReverse ZoneRegistering the DomainTroubleshooting DNSDelegation ProblemsReverse Lookup ProblemsMaintaining Accurate Serial NumbersTroubleshooting Problems in Zone FilesTools for TroubleshootingUsing Fedora’s BIND Configuration ToolManaging DNS SecurityUnix Security ConsiderationsDNS Security ConsiderationsDefining Access Control ListsControlling QueriesControlling Zone TransfersAlert named to Potential Problem HostsUsing DNS Security ExtensionsUsing Split DNSReference
24. LDAP
Configuring the ServerPopulating Your DirectoryConfiguring ClientsEvolutionThunderbirdAdministrationReference
V. Programming Linux
25. Using Perl
Using Perl with LinuxPerl VersionsA Simple Perl ProgramPerl Variables and Data StructuresPerl Variable TypesSpecial VariablesOperatorsComparison OperatorsCompound OperatorsArithmetic OperatorsOther OperatorsSpecial String ConstantsConditional Statementsif/elseunlessLoopingforforeachwhileuntillast and nextdo ... while and do ... untilRegular ExpressionsAccess to the ShellModules and CPANReferenceBooks
26. Working with Python
Python on LinuxGetting InteractiveThe Basics of PythonNumbersMore on StringsListsDictionariesConditionals and LoopingFunctionsObject OrientationClass and Object VariablesConstructors and DestructorsClass InheritanceMultiple InheritanceThe Standard Library and the Vaults of ParnassusReference
27. Writing PHP Scripts
Introduction to PHPEntering and Exiting PHP ModeVariablesArraysConstantsCommentsEscape SequencesVariable SubstitutionOperatorsConditional StatementsSpecial OperatorsSwitchingLoopsIncluding Other FilesBasic FunctionsStringsArraysFilesMiscellaneousHandling HTML FormsReference
28. C/C++ Programming Tools for Fedora
Programming in C/C++ with LinuxUsing the C Programming Project Management Tools Provided with Fedora LinuxBuilding Programs with makeUsing MakefilesUsing Macros and Makefile TargetsUsing the autoconf Utility to Configure CodeManaging Software Projects with SubversionDebugging ToolsUsing splint to Check Source CodeUsing gprof to Track Function TimeDoing Symbolic Debugging with gdbUsing the GNU C CompilerGraphical Development ToolsUsing the KDevelop ClientThe Glade Client for Developing in GNOMEReference
29. Mono
Why Use Mono?Mono on the Command LineThe Structure of a C# ProgramPrinting Out the ParametersCreating Your Own VariablesAdding Some Error CheckingBuilding on Mono’s librariesSearching with BeagleCreating a GUI with Gtk#Reference
VI. Fedora Housekeeping
30. Securing Your Machines
Understanding Computer AttacksAssessing Your VulnerabilityProtecting Your MachineSecuring a Wireless NetworkPasswords and Physical SecurityConfiguring and Using TripwireDevicesVirusesConfiguring Your FirewallForming a Disaster Recovery PlanKeeping Up-to-Date on Linux Security IssuesUnderstanding SELinuxReference
31. Performance Tuning
Hard DiskUsing the BIOS and Kernel to Tune the Disk DrivesThe hdparm CommandFile System TuningThe tune2fs CommandThe e2fsck CommandThe badblocks CommandDisabling File Access TimeKernelApacheMySQLMeasuring Key Buffer UsageUsing the Query CacheMiscellaneous TweaksQuery OptimizationReference
32. Command Line Masterclass
Why Use the Shell?Basic CommandsPrinting the Contents of a File with catChanging Directories with cdChanging File Access Permissions with chmodCopying Files with cpPrinting Disk Usage with duFinding Files by Searching with findSearches for a String in Input with grepPaging Through Output with lessCreating Links Between Files with lnFinding Files from an Index with locateListing Files in the Current Directory with lsReading Manual Pages with manMaking Directories with mkdirMoving Files with mvListing Processes with psDeleting Files and Directories with rmPrinting the Last Lines of a File with tailPrinting Resource Usage with topPrinting the Location of a Command with whichCombining CommandsMultiple TerminalsDate and TimeUsing the date CommandUsing the hwclock CommandCapturing Screen ImagesReferenceBooks
33. Writing and Executing a Shell Script
Running a Shell ProgramInterpreting Shell Scripts Through Specific ShellsUsing Variables in Shell ScriptsAssigning a Value to a VariableAccessing Variable ValuesPositional ParametersA Simple Example of a Positional ParameterAccessing and Retrieving VariablesUsing a Simple Script to Automate TasksBuilt-in VariablesSpecial CharactersUse Double Quotes to Resolve Variables in Strings with Embedded SpacesUsing Single Quotes to Maintain Unexpanded VariablesUsing the Backslash as an Escape CharacterUsing the Backtick to Replace a String with OutputComparison of Expressions in pdksh and bashString ComparisonNumber ComparisonFile OperatorsLogical OperatorsSpecial Statements: for, while, and OthersThe for StatementThe while StatementThe until StatementThe shift StatementThe if StatementThe case StatementThe break and exit StatementsUsing Functions in Shell ScriptsReference
34. Advanced Software Management
Using RPM for Software Managementrpm at the Command LineTwo Handy OptionsUsing rpm on the Command LineExtracting a Single File from an RPM FileGetting Started with yumRunning yum NoninteractivelyUsing yum to Remove PackagesMaintaining yumUsing yum to Manage Package InventoryConfiguring yumUsing pirut for Software ManagementUsing Yum ExtenderCreating a Local yum RepositoryReference
35. Managing the File System
The Fedora File System BasicsPhysical Structure of the File System on the DiskFile System PartitionsNetwork and Disk File SystemsViewing Your System’s File SystemsWorking with the ext3 File SystemUnderstanding the ext3 File System StructureJournaling Options in ext3Verifying File Integrity in ext3 File Systems with the fsck UtilityOther File Systems Available to FedoraThe Reiser File System (reiserfs)JFS and XFS File SystemsDOS File SystemsCD-ROM File Systemsiso9660Universal Disk FormatCreating a File SystemThe Disk as a Storage DeviceCreating the Partition TableThe fdisk CommandThe parted CommandCreating the File System on the Partitioned DiskUsing mke2fs to Create the File SystemUsing mkfs.ext3Using mkreiserfsCreating a DOS File System with mkdosfsMounting File SystemsThe mount CommandThe umount CommandMounting Automatically with /etc/fstabRelocating a File SystemInstalling the New DriveCreating the Partition Table and Formatting the DiskMounting the New Partition and Populating It with the Relocated FilesLogical Volume ManagementFile System ManipulationCreating a File System for TestingStep 1—Make a Blank Image FileStep 2—Make a File SystemStep 3—Mount the Test File SystemMounting a Partition as Read-Only on a Running SystemExamine an initrd Image FileReference
36. Kernel and Module Management
The Linux KernelThe Linux Source TreeTypes of KernelsManaging ModulesWhen to RecompileKernel VersionsObtaining the Kernel SourcesPatching the KernelCompiling the KernelUsing xconfig to Configure the KernelCreating an Initial RAM Disk ImageWhen Something Goes WrongErrors During CompileRuntime Errors, Boot Loader Problems, and Kernel OopsReference
VII. Appendices
A. The History of Red Hat and Fedora
What Is Fedora?Fedora for BusinessFedora in Your Home64-Bit FedoraFedora on the PPC PlatformFedora on Multi-Core Machines
B. Installation Resources
Planning Your Fedora DeploymentBusiness ConsiderationsSystem ConsiderationsUser ConsiderationsA Predeployment Planning ChecklistPlanning the InstallationHardware RequirementsMeeting the Minimum Fedora Hardware RequirementsUsing Legacy HardwarePlanning for Hard Drive Storage for Your Fedora InstallationChecking Hardware CompatibilityPreparing for Potential Hardware ProblemsControllerless ModemsUSB DevicesMotherboard-Based HardwareCPU, Symmetric Multiprocessing, and Memory ProblemsPreparing and Using a Hardware InventoryPreparing for the Install ProcessPartitioning Before and During InstallationChoosing a Partitioning SchemeHosting Parts of the Linux File System on Separate PartitionsUsing Fedora’s kickstart Installation MethodReference
C. Fedora and Linux Internet Resources
Websites and Search EnginesWeb Search TipsGoogle Is Your FriendFedora Package ListingsCertificationCommercial SupportDocumentationLinux GuidesThe Fedora ProjectRed Hat LinuxMini-CD Linux DistributionsFloppy-Based Linux DistributionsVarious Intel-Based Linux DistributionsPowerPC-Based Linux DistributionsLinux on Laptops and PDAsXUsenet NewsgroupsMailing ListsFedora Project Mailing ListsRed Hat Mailing ListsInternet Relay Chat

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