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[release-notes/f18] (22 commits) ...Merge branch 'master' into f18
by Nick Bebout 09 Jan '13

09 Jan '13

Summary of changes: ad60c18... Update history for RPM building (*) 4483993... more complete .tx/config (*) ba5870d... Resolve BZ 872940 (*) abe523c... cleaning up some tags to ensure proper translation (#876506 (*) 0b5ea50... Merge branch 'master' of ssh://git.fedorahosted.org/git/doc (*) 116ea32... Merge branches 'master' and 'f18' (*) 7db1394... Remove owncloud per rbergeron (*) b79bfdc... correcting release notes dir change copy (*) 01fde75... Pull and Merge: Resolve conflict from f18 branch (*) 009d2db... Merge branch 'master' of ssh://git.fedorahosted.org/git/doc (*) c335d3c... Some things can't be done in the GUI, and need a kickstart, (*) 229dcbe... corrections to last commit (*) c0c3560... Edits to oVirt section per BZ#883004 (*) 1b5ef36... removed Liberation fonts info per BZ#885596 (*) 6ab82d5... Applying patch from BZ#872940, thanks to Yuri Chornoivan (*) b789e4a... Some changes are needed to keep git prompts working (*) 07da8be... explaining that grub goes in the MBR, not the partition. So (*) 0666a91... Courtesy merge; I committed before pulling. (*) 28d1c40... added localectl (*) 32c882c... updated fedUP section, some other minor edits (*) a459a33... Update revision history for F18 24c715e... Merge branch 'master' into f18 (*) This commit already existed in another branch; no separate mail sent

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[release-notes: 4/4] updated fedUP section, some other minor edits
by Pete Travis 08 Jan '13

08 Jan '13

commit 32c882c912373e9fadb6b9f27314c54c6a75630a Author: Pete Travis <immanetize(a)fedoraproject.org> Date: Tue Jan 8 00:44:07 2013 -0700 updated fedUP section, some other minor edits en-US/Desktop.xml | 14 +++++++++++--- en-US/File_Systems.xml | 2 +- en-US/Installation.xml | 39 ++++++++++++++++++++++++--------------- 3 files changed, 36 insertions(+), 19 deletions(-) --- diff --git a/en-US/Desktop.xml b/en-US/Desktop.xml index f660591..b261f0e 100644 --- a/en-US/Desktop.xml +++ b/en-US/Desktop.xml @@ -21,11 +21,15 @@ <section> <title>Cinnamon</title> - <para> Fedora users now have the option of using <application>Cinnamon</application>, an advanced desktop environment based on <application>GNOME3</application>. <application>Cinnamon</application> takes advantage of advanced features provided by the <application>GNOME</application> backend while providing users with a more traditional, accessible desktop experience. </para> + <para> Fedora users now have the option of using <application>Cinnamon</application>, an advanced desktop environment based on <application>GNOME3</application>. <application>Cinnamon</application> takes advantage of advanced features provided by the <application>GNOME</application> backend while providing users with a more traditional, accessible desktop experience. Install Cinnamon with the command: + <screen> + <command>yum groupinstall "Cinnamon Desktop"</command> + </screen> + </para> </section> <section> <title><application>GNOME</application> </title> - <para> Fedora 18 includes the newest <application>GNOME</application> release, version 3.6. You will notice these changes: </para> + <para>Fedora 18 includes the newest <application>GNOME</application> release, version 3.6. You will notice these changes: </para> <itemizedlist> <listitem> <para> @@ -155,7 +159,11 @@ </section> <section> <title><productname>MATE</productname></title> - <para> This is the initial release of <productname>MATE Desktop</productname> for Fedora 18. It brings back a classic, intuitive, and easy to use desktop that users have been long requesting. Support for <application>MATE></application> in Fedora is provided in <varname>#fedora-mate</varname> or <varname>#mate</varname> on <orgname>irc.freenode.net</orgname> or through the Fedora bugzilla. </para> + <para> This is the initial release of <productname>MATE Desktop</productname> for Fedora 18. It brings back a classic, intuitive, and easy to use desktop that users have been long requesting. Install MATE by issuing the command: + <screen> + <command>yum groupinstall "MATE Desktop"</command> + </screen> + Support for <application>MATE</application> in Fedora is provided in <varname>#fedora-mate</varname> or <varname>#mate</varname> on <orgname>irc.freenode.net</orgname> or through the Fedora bugzilla. </para> </section> <section> <title><productname>Xfce</productname></title> diff --git a/en-US/File_Systems.xml b/en-US/File_Systems.xml index 9a6a838..b2921a8 100644 --- a/en-US/File_Systems.xml +++ b/en-US/File_Systems.xml @@ -53,7 +53,7 @@ <section> <title>/tmp on tmpfs </title> <para> - By default, <filename>/tmp</filename> on Fedora 18 will be on a tempfs. Storage of large temporary files should be done in <filename>/var/tmp</filename>. This will reduce the I/O generated on disks, increase SSD lifetime, save power, and improve performance of the <filename>/tmp</filename> filesystem. + By default, <filename>/tmp</filename> on Fedora 18 will be on a tmpfs. Storage of large temporary files should be done in <filename>/var/tmp</filename>. This will reduce the I/O generated on disks, increase SSD lifetime, save power, and improve performance of the <filename>/tmp</filename> filesystem. </para> </section> </section> diff --git a/en-US/Installation.xml b/en-US/Installation.xml index 4c28c4b..9ec495f 100644 --- a/en-US/Installation.xml +++ b/en-US/Installation.xml @@ -34,13 +34,13 @@ <section> <title>Installing grub</title> <para> - Fedora has used <application>GRUB2</application> for several releases. A great improvement over legacy <application>GRUB</application>, <application>GRUB2</application> supports more filesystems, virtual block devices such as <application>mdadm</application> and <application>LVM</application>, automatically scans for and configures available operating systems, and presents visual improvements. This added functionality makes the lives of Fedora users much easier, but comes at the cost of size. <application>GRUB2</application> fits in the <function>Master Boot Record</function> of a drive, but many filesystems do not leave room for <application>GRUB2</application> without special configuration. + Fedora has used <application>GRUB2</application> for several releases. A great improvement over legacy <application>GRUB</application>, <application>GRUB2</application> supports more filesystems, virtual block devices such as <application>mdadm</application> and <application>LVM</application>, automatically scans for and configures available operating systems, and presents visual improvements. This added functionality makes the lives of Fedora users much easier, but comes at the cost of size. <application>GRUB2</application> fits in the <function>Master Boot Record</function> of a drive, but many filesystems do not leave room on a partition for <application>GRUB2</application> without special configuration. </para> <para> <application>Anaconda</application> now follows the recommendation of upstream <application>GRUB</application> developers and does not install <application>GRUB2</application> to partitions. Users with multiboot systems are encouraged to make use of GRUB's OS detection: <screen> <command> - grub2-mkconfig -o /boot/grub2/grub.cfg + # grub2-mkconfig -o /boot/grub2/grub.cfg </command> </screen> Users can also choose to skip bootloader installation with anaconda. GRUB can be manually installed to a partition with the <function>force</function> option, at the risk of filesystem damage, or another bootloader can be used. @@ -64,7 +64,15 @@ <section> <title>What is <application>fedUP</application> ?</title> <para> - <application>Fedup</application> is a new tool for upgrading Fedora installations that is replacing preupgrade and the DVD methods of upgrading that have been used in previous Fedora releases. It utilizes <application>systemd</application> for much of the upgrade functionality and will eventually be able to source packages from a DVD and use the regular install repos instead of needing a specially created side repo. + <application>Fedup</application> is a new tool for upgrading Fedora installations that is replacing preupgrade and the DVD methods of upgrading that have been used in previous Fedora releases. It utilizes <application>systemd</application> for much of the upgrade functionality and will eventually be able to source packages from a DVD and use the standard repository instead of an upgrade specific side repo. + </para> + </section> + <section> + <title> + Upgrade Sources + </title> + <para> + <application>FedUP</application> can use several sources to perform an upgrade. The Fedora mirrors are used by default. It can also use an installation image with the <function>--iso</function> argument, or use the <function>--device</function> to use a device or mountpoint as a source. Options are also available to enable or disable network repositories. </para> </section> <section> @@ -81,19 +89,12 @@ </para> </section> <section> - <title>Using fedUP</title> + <title>Using FedUP</title> <para> Using the <application>fedup-cli</application> command, prepare the upgrade using the following command: </para> - <warning> - <title>Using the correct URL</title> - <para> - To use the public Fedora resources to upgrade to Fedora 18 Beta, replace [insert-arch-here] below with the arch that you're upgrading - either x86_64 or i386. The final release should not require <function>--instrepo</function> to be explicitly declared. - </para> - </warning> - <para> - <screen><command>sudo fedup-cli --network 18 --debuglog fedupdebug.log --instrepo=http://dl.fedoraproject.org/pub/fedora/linux/releases/test/18-Beta/Fedora/[insert-arch-here]/os/</command></screen> -  + <para> + <screen><command>sudo fedup-cli --network 18 --debuglog fedupdebug.log </command></screen> </para> <para> At this point, the Fedora 17 system is ready for upgrade. @@ -103,7 +104,7 @@ <section> <title>Running the Upgrade</title> <para> - Once you reboot, there will be a 'System Upgrade' boot option at the grub prompt. Note that it is not the default and will need to be selected manually in order for the upgrade process to continue. Adding <command>plymouth.splash=fedup</command> to boot arguments for the Beta will show a graphical progress screen during upgrade. This will be the default for the final release. If all goes as it should, you might see a few boot messages but will eventually see the fedup plymouth theme. + Once you reboot, there will be a 'System Upgrade' boot option at the grub prompt. The system will boot into a special environment to perform the upgrade.The screen will show a graphical progress screen during upgrade. </para> <note> <title>Go get some coffee</title> @@ -144,5 +145,13 @@ <screen><command>journalctl -a -o cat</command></screen> </para> </section> - </section> + <section> + <title>Third party modules</title> + <para>The <filename>initramfs</filename> created by FedUP may need to be rebuild in some cases where drivers are provided by a third party repository. If you experience issues with thrid party drivers after the upgrade, boot into a single or multi-user target and issue the following command: + <screen> + <command># dracut /boot/initramfs-$(uname -r).img $(uname -r)</command> + </screen> + </para> + </section> +</section> </section>

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[release-notes: 3/4] added localectl
by Pete Travis 08 Jan '13

08 Jan '13

commit 28d1c40f625cb29bc7b31db562924e72122985f7 Author: Pete Travis <immanetize(a)fedoraproject.org> Date: Mon Jan 7 18:20:55 2013 -0700 added localectl en-US/Development.xml | 4 ++-- en-US/I18n.xml | 13 +++++++++++-- en-US/Virtualization.xml | 2 +- 3 files changed, 14 insertions(+), 5 deletions(-) --- diff --git a/en-US/Development.xml b/en-US/Development.xml index bf4eda6..1182e0d 100644 --- a/en-US/Development.xml +++ b/en-US/Development.xml @@ -118,10 +118,10 @@ <title><productname>Clojure</productname> joined by <application>Leiningen</application> and tools </title> <para> Fedora 18 now ships a more complete <productname>Clojure</productname> programming stack, including the build tool <application>Leiningen</application>. This will make it easier to package other <productname>Clojure</productname> libraries in the future. </para> </section> - <secttion> + <section> <title>Git prompt change</title> <para> - An update to <packagename>git</packagename> in Fedora 18 has moved the file used by bash to include git branch information in the prompt. Users that take advantage of the git prompt in their bash configuration should add <command>source /usr/share/doc/git-1.7.12/contrib/completion/git-prompt.sh</command> to their <filename>~/.bashrc</filename> in addition to <command>PS1='[\u@\h`__git_ps1` \W]\$ '</command> + An update to <package>git</package> in Fedora 18 has moved the file used by bash to include git branch information in the prompt. Users that take advantage of the git prompt in their bash configuration should add <command>source /usr/share/doc/git-1.7.12/contrib/completion/git-prompt.sh</command> to their <filename>~/.bashrc</filename> in addition to <command>PS1='[\u@\h`__git_ps1` \W]\$ '</command> </para> </section> </section> diff --git a/en-US/I18n.xml b/en-US/I18n.xml index 0a8215f..cc4219a 100644 --- a/en-US/I18n.xml +++ b/en-US/I18n.xml @@ -108,5 +108,14 @@ </para> <para> All the disabled fontconfig config files in <filename>/etc/fonts/conf.avail</filename> have been moved to <filename>/usr/share/fontconfig/conf.avail</filename>. If you have any local symbolic links from the old location, please update them. </para> </section> -</section> - + <section> + <title> + Utilities + </title> + <section> + <title><command>localectl</command></title> + <para><command>localectl</command> is a new utility used to query and change the system locale and keyboard layout settings. Settings used in text consoles and inherited by deskop enviromnents. <command>localectl</command> also accepts a hostname argument to administer remote systems over ssh. + </para> + </section> + </section> + </section> diff --git a/en-US/Virtualization.xml b/en-US/Virtualization.xml index 9c7c4eb..774b4d6 100644 --- a/en-US/Virtualization.xml +++ b/en-US/Virtualization.xml @@ -25,4 +25,4 @@ </section> </section> -</section> +

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[release-notes: 2/4] Courtesy merge; I committed before pulling.
by Pete Travis 08 Jan '13

08 Jan '13

commit 0666a91461e77f6e59fe21bbb3e502c896599db5 Merge: 07da8be b789e4a Author: Pete Travis <immanetize(a)fedoraproject.org> Date: Thu Jan 3 23:13:53 2013 -0700 Courtesy merge; I committed before pulling. en-US/Boot.xml | 8 +++--- en-US/Development.xml | 7 ++++- en-US/I18n.xml | 1 - en-US/Networking.xml | 2 +- en-US/Virtualization.xml | 59 +++------------------------------------------ 5 files changed, 15 insertions(+), 62 deletions(-) ---

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[release-notes: 1/4] explaining that grub goes in the MBR, not the partition. Some XML cleanup.
by Pete Travis 08 Jan '13

08 Jan '13

commit 07da8be1221ddeda641a1c9ffd02404080c30c88 Author: Pete Travis <immanetize(a)fedoraproject.org> Date: Thu Jan 3 23:13:30 2013 -0700 explaining that grub goes in the MBR, not the partition. Some XML cleanup. en-US/Installation.xml | 24 ++++++++++++++++++++---- 1 files changed, 20 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-) --- diff --git a/en-US/Installation.xml b/en-US/Installation.xml index ecb6491..4c28c4b 100644 --- a/en-US/Installation.xml +++ b/en-US/Installation.xml @@ -22,14 +22,30 @@ <section> <title>New Installer User Interface</title> <para> - The <application>anaconda</application> installer has been totally redesigned for Fedora 18. Users will now have more flexibility in how they configure their installation. Some tasks will run in the background to speed the installation process. Consult the Fedora 18 <productname>Installation Guide</productname> at <ulink type="http" url="https://docs.fedoraproject.org">https://docs.fedoraproject.org</ulink> for more information. + The <application>anaconda</application> installer has been totally redesigned for Fedora 18. Users will now have more flexibility in how they configure their installation. Some tasks will run in the background to speed the installation process. Consult the Fedora 18 <productname>Installation Guide</productname> at <ulink type="http" url="https://docs.fedoraproject.org">https://docs.fedoraproject.org</ulink> for more information. </para> <note> + <title>Advanced Features</title> <para> - <title>Advanced Features</title> - System configuration with <application>anaconda</application> is more powerful and flexible through the use of <feature>kickstart</feature> files. Kickstart files automate installation and accommodate advanced requirements, such as multiple desktop environments, atypical storage, and more. Learn more about kickstart options in the <productname>Installation Guide</productname>. + + System configuration with <application>anaconda</application> is more powerful and flexible through the use of <function>kickstart</function> files. Kickstart files automate installation and accommodate advanced requirements not presented in the GUI, such as multiple desktop environments, atypical storage, and more. Learn more about kickstart options in the <productname>Installation Guide</productname>. </para> - </</note> + </note> + <section> + <title>Installing grub</title> + <para> + Fedora has used <application>GRUB2</application> for several releases. A great improvement over legacy <application>GRUB</application>, <application>GRUB2</application> supports more filesystems, virtual block devices such as <application>mdadm</application> and <application>LVM</application>, automatically scans for and configures available operating systems, and presents visual improvements. This added functionality makes the lives of Fedora users much easier, but comes at the cost of size. <application>GRUB2</application> fits in the <function>Master Boot Record</function> of a drive, but many filesystems do not leave room for <application>GRUB2</application> without special configuration. + </para> + <para> + <application>Anaconda</application> now follows the recommendation of upstream <application>GRUB</application> developers and does not install <application>GRUB2</application> to partitions. Users with multiboot systems are encouraged to make use of GRUB's OS detection: + <screen> + <command> + grub2-mkconfig -o /boot/grub2/grub.cfg + </command> + </screen> + Users can also choose to skip bootloader installation with anaconda. GRUB can be manually installed to a partition with the <function>force</function> option, at the risk of filesystem damage, or another bootloader can be used. + </para> + </section> </section> <section> <title>Changed package group names</title>

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[release-notes] (4 commits) ...updated fedUP section, some other minor edits
by Pete Travis 08 Jan '13

08 Jan '13

Summary of changes: 07da8be... explaining that grub goes in the MBR, not the partition. So 0666a91... Courtesy merge; I committed before pulling. 28d1c40... added localectl 32c882c... updated fedUP section, some other minor edits

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[install-guide] Updated grub-install command in GRUB appendix
by Jack Reed 08 Jan '13

08 Jan '13

commit 49dd64462777832be1b66c1dfac8f97a77e7593e Author: Jack Reed <jreed(a)redhat.com> Date: Tue Jan 8 15:16:17 2013 +1000 Updated grub-install command in GRUB appendix en-US/Grub.xml | 4 ++-- 1 files changed, 2 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) --- diff --git a/en-US/Grub.xml b/en-US/Grub.xml index f600068..433cac2 100644 --- a/en-US/Grub.xml +++ b/en-US/Grub.xml @@ -328,11 +328,11 @@ Before installing GRUB, make sure to use the latest GRUB package available or use the GRUB package from the installation DVD. For instructions on installing packages, refer to the chapter titled <citetitle>Package Management with RPM</citetitle> in the <citetitle>Fedora Deployment Guide</citetitle>. </para> <para> - Once the GRUB package is installed, open a root shell prompt and run the command <command>grub-install <replaceable><location></replaceable></command>, where <replaceable><location></replaceable> is the location that the GRUB Stage 1 boot loader should be installed. For example, the following command installs GRUB to the MBR of the master IDE device on the primary IDE bus: + Once the GRUB package is installed, open a root shell prompt and run the command <command>grub2-install <replaceable><location></replaceable></command>. <replaceable><location></replaceable> is the location that the GRUB Stage 1 boot loader should be installed (specifying it is not required on EFI systems). For example, the following command installs GRUB to the MBR of the master IDE device on the primary IDE bus on a BIOS system: </para> <screen> -<command>grub-install /dev/hda</command></screen> +<command>grub2-install /dev/hda</command></screen> <para> The next time the system boots, the GRUB graphical boot loader menu appears before the kernel loads into memory. </para>

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[install-guide] Suppressing inaccurate note that GRUB menu is hidden
by Jack Reed 07 Jan '13

07 Jan '13

commit 1d3d368ce665d6f928311b72ce503ad755f93371 Author: Jack Reed <jreed(a)redhat.com> Date: Tue Jan 8 12:39:40 2013 +1000 Suppressing inaccurate note that GRUB menu is hidden en-US/X86_Bootloader.xml | 4 ++-- 1 files changed, 2 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) --- diff --git a/en-US/X86_Bootloader.xml b/en-US/X86_Bootloader.xml index f94bfa8..1fda868 100644 --- a/en-US/X86_Bootloader.xml +++ b/en-US/X86_Bootloader.xml @@ -54,13 +54,13 @@ </para> </footnote> </para> - <note> +  <!-- <para> If you do not want to install GRUB as your boot loader, click <guibutton>Change boot loader</guibutton>, where you can choose not to install a boot loader at all.

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[install-guide] Addressed need for English keyboard layout to be added if choosing a non-Roman layout in order to co
by Jack Reed 06 Jan '13

06 Jan '13

commit 8f18b810ae71d0cdfe574c9a1655f43a3ab0157a Author: Jack Reed <jreed(a)redhat.com> Date: Mon Jan 7 12:10:49 2013 +1000 Addressed need for English keyboard layout to be added if choosing a non-Roman layout in order to complete installation en-US/Key_Board_Configuration-x86.xml | 37 ++++++++++++++++++++++---------- 1 files changed, 25 insertions(+), 12 deletions(-) --- diff --git a/en-US/Key_Board_Configuration-x86.xml b/en-US/Key_Board_Configuration-x86.xml index fc261e3..da6abe6 100644 --- a/en-US/Key_Board_Configuration-x86.xml +++ b/en-US/Key_Board_Configuration-x86.xml @@ -14,17 +14,8 @@ <para> In the left-hand pane, <guilabel>English (United States)</guilabel> is listed as the keyboard layout, unless you clicked the checkbox in <xref linkend="language-selection-x86" /> to set the keyboard layout to the default for your selected language. If so, you may still want to select a more specific layout. For example, if you selected <guilabel>French</guilabel> as the language for this installation, the layout listed in the left-hand pane will be <guilabel>French (French)</guilabel>. However, you may want to change it to <guilabel>French (French (Canada))</guilabel>. </para> - <para> - To change the layout or add additional layouts, click the <guibutton>+</guibutton> button and select from the list. To delete a layout, select it and click the <guibutton>-</guibutton> button. Use the arrow buttons to arrange the layouts in order of preference. For a visual preview of the keyboard layout, select it and click the keyboard button. - </para> - <para> - To test a layout, use the mouse to click inside the text box at the right. Type some text to confirm that your selection functions correctly. - </para> - <para> - To test additional layouts, you will need to set up a keyboard combination to toggle between them. Click <guibutton>Options</guibutton> to open the <guilabel>Layout Switching Options</guilabel> dialog and choose a combination from the list by selecting its check box. The combination will then be displayed above the <guibutton>Options</guibutton> button. - </para> - <xi:include href="Key_Board_Configuration_x86_ppc-para-1.xml" xmlns:xi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XInclude" /> -  <figure float="0"> + + <figure float="0"> <title>Keyboard Configuration</title> <mediaobject> <imageobject> @@ -40,13 +31,35 @@ </mediaobject> </figure> + <para> - Fedora includes support for more than one keyboard layout for many languages. In particular, most European languages include a <literal>latin1</literal> option, which uses <firstterm>dead keys</firstterm> to access certain characters, such as those with diacritical marks. When you press a dead key, nothing will appear on your screen until you press another key to "complete" the character. For example, to type <literal>é</literal> on a latin1 keyboard layout, you would press (and release) the <keycap>'</keycap> key, and then press the <literal>E</literal> key. By contrast, you access this character on some other keyboards by pressing and holding down a key (such as <keycap>Alt-Gr</keycap>) while you press the <literal>E</literal> key. Other keyboards might have a dedicated key for this character. + To change the layout or add additional layouts, click the <guibutton>+</guibutton> button and select from the list. To delete a layout, select it and click the <guibutton>-</guibutton> button. Use the arrow buttons to arrange the layouts in order of preference. For a visual preview of the keyboard layout, select it and click the keyboard button. </para> + <para> + To test a layout, use the mouse to click inside the text box at the right. Type some text to confirm that your selection functions correctly. + </para> + <para> + To test additional layouts, you will need to set up a keyboard combination to toggle between them. Click <guibutton>Options</guibutton> to open the <guilabel>Layout Switching Options</guilabel> dialog and choose a combination from the list by selecting its check box. The combination will then be displayed above the <guibutton>Options</guibutton> button. This combination applies both during the installer and on the installed system, so you must configure a combination here in order to use one after installation. + </para> + + <important> + <para> + If you use a layout that cannot accept Roman/ASCII characters, such as <guilabel>Russian</guilabel>, you are advised to also add the <guilabel>English (United States)</guilabel> layout and configure a keyboard combination to switch between the two layouts. If you select only your native layout or do not configure a layout switch combination, you may be unable to enter a valid root password or user credentials later in the installation process. This may prevent you from completing the installation. + </para> + </important> + + <xi:include href="Key_Board_Configuration_x86_ppc-para-1.xml" xmlns:xi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XInclude" /> +  + <xi:include href="Key_Board_Configuration_x86_ppc-para-2.xml" xmlns:xi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XInclude" />  + + <para> + Fedora includes support for more than one keyboard layout for many languages. In particular, most European languages include a <literal>latin1</literal> option, which uses <firstterm>dead keys</firstterm> to access certain characters, such as those with diacritical marks. When you press a dead key, nothing will appear on your screen until you press another key to "complete" the character. For example, to type <literal>é</literal> on a latin1 keyboard layout, you would press (and release) the <keycap>'</keycap> key, and then press the <literal>E</literal> key. By contrast, you access this character on some other keyboards by pressing and holding down a key (such as <keycap>Alt-Gr</keycap>) while you press the <literal>E</literal> key. Other keyboards might have a dedicated key for this character. + </para> + </section>

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[uefi-secure-boot-guide] f18: Updating translations (25782b8)
by Eric Christensen 05 Jan '13

05 Jan '13

Repository : http://git.fedorahosted.org/git/?p=docs/uefi-secure-boot-guide.git On branch : f18 >--------------------------------------------------------------- commit 25782b827d76dafe9a7e7a75fc08651bf27bef65 Author: Eric Christensen <sparks(a)fedoraproject.org> Date: Sat Jan 5 20:45:33 2013 -0500 Updating translations >--------------------------------------------------------------- Diff suppressed because of size. To see it, use: git diff --patch-with-stat --no-color --find-copies-harder --ignore-space-at-eol ^25782b827d76dafe9a7e7a75fc08651bf27bef65~1 25782b827d76dafe9a7e7a75fc08651bf27bef65

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