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[Fedora Project Wiki] Update of "Docs/Beats/ArchSpecific/x86 64" by RahulSundaram

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Dear Wiki user, You have subscribed to a wiki page or wiki category on "Fedora Project Wiki" for change notification. The following page has been changed by RahulSundaram: http://fedoraproject.org/wiki/Docs/Beats/ArchSpecific/x86_64 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ === Hard Disk Space Requirements === - The disk space requirements listed below represent the disk space taken up by Fedora Core [[GetVal(DocsDict,BeatsVer)]] after the installation is complete. However, additional disk space is required during the installation to support the installation environment. This additional disk space corresponds to the size of `/Fedora/base/stage2.img` on Installation Disc 1 plus the size of the files in `/var/lib/rpm` on the installed system. + The disk space requirements listed below represent the disk space taken up by Fedora * [[GetVal(DocsDict,BeatsVer)]] after the installation is complete. However, additional disk space is required during the installation to support the installation environment. This additional disk space corresponds to the size of `/Fedora/base/stage2.img` on Installation Disc 1 plus the size of the files in `/var/lib/rpm` on the installed system. In practical terms, additional space requirements may range from as little as 90 MiB for a minimal installation to as much as an additional 175 MiB for an "everything" installation. The complete packages can occupy over 9 GB of disk space.

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[Fedora Project Wiki] Update of "Docs/Beats/ArchSpecific/x86" by RahulSundaram

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Dear Wiki user, You have subscribed to a wiki page or wiki category on "Fedora Project Wiki" for change notification. The following page has been changed by RahulSundaram: http://fedoraproject.org/wiki/Docs/Beats/ArchSpecific/x86 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ = x86 Specifics for Fedora = - This section covers any specific information you may need to know about Fedora Core and the x86 hardware platform. + This section covers any specific information you may need to know about Fedora and the x86 hardware platform. == x86 Hardware Requirements == - In order to use specific features of Fedora Core [[GetVal(DocsDict,BeatsVer)]] during or after installation, you may need to know details of other hardware components such as video and network cards. + In order to use specific features of Fedora * [[GetVal(DocsDict,BeatsVer)]] during or after installation, you may need to know details of other hardware components such as video and network cards. === Processor and Memory Requirements === - The following CPU specifications are stated in terms of Intel processors. Other processors, such as those from AMD, Cyrix, and VIA that are compatible with and equivalent to the following Intel processors, may also be used with Fedora Core. + The following CPU specifications are stated in terms of Intel processors. Other processors, such as those from AMD, Cyrix, and VIA that are compatible with and equivalent to the following Intel processors, may also be used with Fedora. - Fedora Core [[GetVal(DocsDict,BeatsVer)]] requires an Intel Pentium or better processor, and is optimized for Pentium 4 and + Fedora * [[GetVal(DocsDict,BeatsVer)]] requires an Intel Pentium or better processor, and is optimized for Pentium 4 and later processors. * Recommended for text-mode: 200 MHz Pentium-class or better * Recommended for graphical: 400 MHz Pentium II or better @@ -22, +22 @@ === Hard Disk Space Requirements === - The disk space requirements listed below represent the disk space taken up by Fedora Core [[GetVal(DocsDict,BeatsVer)]] after the installation is complete. However, additional disk space is required during the installation to support the installation environment. This additional disk space corresponds to the size of `/Fedora/base/stage2.img` on Installation Disc 1 plus the size of the files in `/var/lib/rpm` on the installed system. + The disk space requirements listed below represent the disk space taken up by Fedora * [[GetVal(DocsDict,BeatsVer)]] after the installation is complete. However, additional disk space is required during the installation to support the installation environment. This additional disk space corresponds to the size of `/Fedora/base/stage2.img` on Installation Disc 1 plus the size of the files in `/var/lib/rpm` on the installed system. In practical terms, additional space requirements may range from as little as 90 MiB for a minimal installation to as much as an additional 175 MiB for an "everything" installation. The complete packages can occupy over 9 GB of disk space.

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[Fedora Project Wiki] Update of "Docs/Beats/ArchSpecific/x86 64" by RahulSundaram

by fedorawiki-noreply＠fedoraproject.org

Dear Wiki user, You have subscribed to a wiki page or wiki category on "Fedora Project Wiki" for change notification. The following page has been changed by RahulSundaram: http://fedoraproject.org/wiki/Docs/Beats/ArchSpecific/x86_64 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ = x86_64 Specifics for Fedora = - This section covers any specific information you may need to know about Fedora Core and the x86_64 hardware platform. + This section covers any specific information you may need to know about Fedora and the x86_64 hardware platform. == x86_64 Hardware Requirements == - In order to use specific features of Fedora Core [[GetVal(DocsDict,BeatsVer)]] during or after installation, you may need to know details of other hardware components such as video and network cards. + In order to use specific features of Fedora * [[GetVal(DocsDict,BeatsVer)]] during or after installation, you may need to know details of other hardware components such as video and network cards. === x86_64 Memory Requirements ===

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[Fedora Project Wiki] Update of "Docs/Beats/ArchSpecific/PPC" by RahulSundaram

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Dear Wiki user, You have subscribed to a wiki page or wiki category on "Fedora Project Wiki" for change notification. The following page has been changed by RahulSundaram: http://fedoraproject.org/wiki/Docs/Beats/ArchSpecific/PPC ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ = PPC Specifics for Fedora = - This section covers any specific information you may need to know about Fedora Core and the PPC hardware platform. + This section covers any specific information you may need to know about Fedora and the PPC hardware platform. == PPC Hardware Requirements == === Processor and Memory === * Minimum CPU: PowerPC G3 / POWER3 - * Fedora Core [[GetVal(DocsDict,BeatsVer)]] supports only the “New World” generation of Apple Power Macintosh, shipped from circa 1999 onward. + * Fedora * [[GetVal(DocsDict,BeatsVer)]] supports only the “New World” generation of Apple Power Macintosh, shipped from circa 1999 onward. - * Fedora Core [[GetVal(DocsDict,BeatsVer)]] also supports IBM pSeries, IBM iSeries, IBM RS/6000, Genesi Pegasos II, and IBM Cell Broadband Engine machines. + * Fedora * [[GetVal(DocsDict,BeatsVer)]] also supports IBM pSeries, IBM iSeries, IBM RS/6000, Genesi Pegasos II, and IBM Cell Broadband Engine machines. * Recommended for text-mode: 233 MHz G3 or better, 128MiB RAM. * Recommended for graphical: 400 MHz G3 or better, 256MiB RAM. === Hard Disk Space Requirements === - The disk space requirements listed below represent the disk space taken up by Fedora Core [[GetVal(DocsDict,BeatsVer)]] after installation is complete. However, additional disk space is required during installation to support the installation environment. This additional disk space corresponds to the size of `/Fedora/base/stage2.img` (on Installation Disc 1) plus the size of the files in `/var/lib/rpm` on the installed system. + The disk space requirements listed below represent the disk space taken up by Fedora * [[GetVal(DocsDict,BeatsVer)]] after installation is complete. However, additional disk space is required during installation to support the installation environment. This additional disk space corresponds to the size of `/Fedora/base/stage2.img` (on Installation Disc 1) plus the size of the files in `/var/lib/rpm` on the installed system. In practical terms, additional space requirements may range from as little as 90 MiB for a minimal installation to as much as an additional 175 MiB for an "everything" installation. The complete packages can occupy over 9 GB of disk space. @@ -32, +32 @@ == PPC Installation Notes == - Fedora Core Installation Disc 1 is bootable on supported hardware. In addition, a bootable CD image appears in the `images/` directory of this disc. These images behave differently according to your system hardware: + Fedora Installation Disc 1 is bootable on supported hardware. In addition, a bootable CD image appears in the `images/` directory of this disc. These images behave differently according to your system hardware: * The bootloader automatically boots the appropriate 32-bit or 64-bit installer. @@ -58, +58 @@ {{{boot cd: /images/netboot/ppc32.img }}} - You must also configure Open''''''Firmware on the Pegasos manually to make the installed Fedora Core system bootable. To do this, set the {{{boot-device}}} and {{{boot-file}}} environment variables appropriately. + You must also configure Open''''''Firmware on the Pegasos manually to make the installed Fedora system bootable. To do this, set the {{{boot-device}}} and {{{boot-file}}} environment variables appropriately. * Network booting

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[Fedora Project Wiki] Update of "Docs/Beats/Installer" by RahulSundaram

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Dear Wiki user, You have subscribed to a wiki page or wiki category on "Fedora Project Wiki" for change notification. The following page has been changed by RahulSundaram: http://fedoraproject.org/wiki/Docs/Beats/Installer ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ = Installation Notes = - [[Admonition("important", "Fedora Installation Guide", "For information on how to install Fedora Core, refer to http://fedora.redhat.com/docs/install-guide/.")]] + [[Admonition("important", "Fedora Installation Guide", "For information on how to install Fedora, refer to http://fedora.redhat.com/docs/install-guide/.")]] [[TableOfContents]] - '''Anaconda''' is the name of the Fedora Installer. This section outlines those issues that are related to '''Anaconda''' (the Fedora Core installation program) and installing Fedora Core [[GetVal(DocsDict,BeatsVer)]]. + '''Anaconda''' is the name of the Fedora Installer. This section outlines those issues that are related to '''Anaconda''' (the Fedora installation program) and installing Fedora * [[GetVal(DocsDict,BeatsVer)]]. - [[Admonition("note", "Downloading Large Files", "If you intend to download the Fedora Core 6 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/.")]] + [[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/.")]] '''Anaconda''' tests the integrity of installation media by default. This function works with the CD, DVD, hard drive ISO, and NFS ISO installation methods. The Fedora Project recommends that you test all installation media before starting the installation process, and before reporting any installation-related bugs. Many of the bugs reported are actually due to improperly-burned CDs. To use this test, type {{{linux mediacheck}}} at the `boot:` prompt. @@ -23, +23 @@ [[Admonition("important", "Bit``Torrent Automatically Verifies File Integrity", "If you use '''Bit``Torrent''', any files you download are automatically validated. If your file completes downloading, you do not need to check it. Once you burn your CD, however, you should still use {{{mediacheck}}}.")]] - You may perform memory testing before you install Fedora Core by entering {{{memtest86}}} at the `boot:` prompt. This option runs the '''Memtest86''' standalone memory testing software in place of '''Anaconda'''. '''Memtest86''' memory testing continues until the `Esc` key is pressed. + You may perform memory testing before you install Fedora by entering {{{memtest86}}} at the `boot:` prompt. This option runs the '''Memtest86''' standalone memory testing software in place of '''Anaconda'''. '''Memtest86''' memory testing continues until the `Esc` key is pressed. [[Admonition("note", "{{{Memtest86}}} Availability", "You must boot from Installation Disc 1 or a rescue CD in order to use this feature.")]] - Fedora Core [[GetVal(DocsDict,BeatsVer)]] supports graphical FTP and HTTP installations. However, the installer image must either fit in RAM or appear on local storage such as Installation Disc 1. Therefore, only systems with more than 192MiB of RAM, or which boot from Installation Disc 1, can use the graphical installer. Systems with 192MiB RAM or less will fall back to using the text-based installer automatically. If you prefer to use the text-based installer, type {{{linux text}}} at the `boot:` prompt. + Fedora * [[GetVal(DocsDict,BeatsVer)]] supports graphical FTP and HTTP installations. However, the installer image must either fit in RAM or appear on local storage such as Installation Disc 1. Therefore, only systems with more than 192MiB of RAM, or which boot from Installation Disc 1, can use the graphical installer. Systems with 192MiB RAM or less will fall back to using the text-based installer automatically. If you prefer to use the text-based installer, type {{{linux text}}} at the `boot:` prompt. == Changes in Anaconda == @@ -67, +67 @@ === Sony VAIO Notebooks === - Some Sony VAIO notebook systems may experience problems installing Fedora Core from CD-ROM. If this happens, restart the installation process and add the following option to the boot command line: + Some Sony VAIO notebook systems may experience problems installing Fedora from CD-ROM. If this happens, restart the installation process and add the following option to the boot command line: {{{pci=off ide1=0x180,0x386 }}} - Installation should proceed normally, and any devices not detected are configured the first time Fedora Core is booted. + Installation should proceed normally, and any devices not detected are configured the first time Fedora is booted. === IDE RAID ===

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[Fedora Project Wiki] Update of "Docs/Beats/PackageNotes" by RahulSundaram

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Dear Wiki user, You have subscribed to a wiki page or wiki category on "Fedora Project Wiki" for change notification. The following page has been changed by RahulSundaram: http://fedoraproject.org/wiki/Docs/Beats/PackageNotes ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ {{{#!html <h2>Package Notes</h2>}}} - The following sections contain information regarding software packages that have undergone significant changes for Fedora Core [[GetVal(DocsDict,BeatsVer)]]. For easier access, they are generally organized using the same groups that are shown in the installation system. + 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. = GNOME Desktop Environment =

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[Fedora Project Wiki] Update of "Docs/Beats/Desktop" by RahulSundaram

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Dear Wiki user, You have subscribed to a wiki page or wiki category on "Fedora Project Wiki" for change notification. The following page has been changed by RahulSundaram: http://fedoraproject.org/wiki/Docs/Beats/Desktop ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ = Desktop Effects = - AIGLX, from the [http://fedoraproject.org/wiki/RenderingProject Fedora Rendering Project], is part of the upstream '''X.org 7.1''' release included in Fedora Core 6. '''X.org''' compositing is enabled by default in this release. Compositing features in '''Metacity''', the default window manager provided in GNOME, are disabled in this release. When desktop effects are enabled, '''Metacity''' is replaced by '''Compiz''', an OpenGL compositing window manager that uses AIGLX to provide desktop effects. + AIGLX, from the [http://fedoraproject.org/wiki/RenderingProject Fedora Rendering Project], is part of the upstream '''X.org 7.1''' release included in Fedora. '''X.org''' compositing is enabled by default in this release. Compositing features in '''Metacity''', the default window manager provided in GNOME, are disabled in this release. When desktop effects are enabled, '''Metacity''' is replaced by '''Compiz''', an OpenGL compositing window manager that uses AIGLX to provide desktop effects. To enable the fancy desktop effects, follow these steps: @@ -24, +24 @@ = Software Management = - The performance for the `yum` software management utility has been greatly improved in Fedora Core 6. The repository metadata parser has now been implemented in C. A new mirror management infrastructure also ensures better mirror selection and, in most cases, faster performance. The '''Pirut''' package management tool and the '''Pup''' software update utility are based on `yum`, so their performance is likewise improved. + The performance for the `yum` software management utility has been greatly improved in Fedora. The repository metadata parser has now been implemented in C. A new mirror management infrastructure also ensures better mirror selection and, in most cases, faster performance. The '''Pirut''' package management tool and the '''Pup''' software update utility are based on `yum`, so their performance is likewise improved. = GNOME = - This release features [http://www.gnome.org/start/2.16/ GNOME 2.16]. Many of the changes in GNOME 2.16, such as '''Tomboy''' and the '''GNOME Power Manager''', were added in Fedora Core 5. Fedora Core 6 also features the '''Orca''' screen reader, and the '''Alacarte''' menu editor previously available from Fedora Extras. + This release features [http://www.gnome.org/start/2.16/ GNOME 2.16]. Many of the changes in GNOME 2.16, such as '''Tomboy''' and the '''GNOME Power Manager''', were added in Fedora Core 5. Fedora also features the '''Orca''' screen reader, and the '''Alacarte''' menu editor previously available from Fedora Extras. The '''GNOME Power Manager''' utility now provides detailed, graphical information about power consumption. To access this information, right click on the applet and select the `Information` menu item. @@ -43, +43 @@ = Web Browsers = - There is no longer a "browser suite" package contained in Fedora Core 6. The `mozilla` package has been removed. For equivalent functionality, use `firefox` as a web browser and `thunderbird` as a mail client, or use `seamonkey`, a browser suite distributed in Fedora Extras. + There is no longer a "browser suite" package contained in Fedora. The `mozilla` package has been removed. For equivalent functionality, use `firefox` as a web browser and `thunderbird` as a mail client, or use `seamonkey`, a browser suite distributed in Fedora Extras. To better support certain scripts (such as Indic and some CJK scripts), Fedora builds its '''Firefox''', with permission from the Mozilla Corporation, with the Pango system as its text renderer. This change may negatively impact performance on some pages. To disable the use of Pango, set `MOZ_DISABLE_PANGO=1` in your environment before launching '''Firefox'''.

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[Fedora Project Wiki] Update of "Docs/Beats/Java" by RahulSundaram

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Dear Wiki user, You have subscribed to a wiki page or wiki category on "Fedora Project Wiki" for change notification. The following page has been changed by RahulSundaram: http://fedoraproject.org/wiki/Docs/Beats/Java ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ {{{#!html <h2>Java and java-gcj-compat</h2>}}} - This release of Fedora Core includes a free and open source Java environment called `java-gcj-compat`. The `java-gcj-compat` collection includes a tool suite and execution environment that is capable of building and running many useful programs that are written in the Java programming language. + This release of Fedora includes a free and open source Java environment called `java-gcj-compat`. The `java-gcj-compat` collection includes a tool suite and execution environment that is capable of building and running many useful programs that are written in the Java programming language. - [[Admonition("note", "Fedora Core Does Not Include Java", "Java is a trademark of Sun Microsystems. `java-gcj-compat` is an entirely free software stack that is '''not''' Java, but may run Java software.")]] + [[Admonition("note", "Fedora Does Not Include Java", "Java is a trademark of Sun Microsystems. `java-gcj-compat` is an entirely free software stack that is '''not''' Java, but may run Java software.")]] The [[GetVal(DocsDict,Jname)]] infrastructure has three key components: a '''GNU Java''' runtime (`libgcj`), the '''Eclipse Java''' compiler (`ecj`), and a set of wrappers and links (`java-gcj-compat`) that present the runtime and compiler to the user in a manner similar to other Java environments. @@ -18, +18 @@ = Handling Java and Java-like Packages = - In addition to the `java-gcj-compat` free software stack, Fedora Core lets you install multiple Java implementations and switch between them using the {{{alternatives}}} command line tool. However, every Java system you install must be packaged using the JPackage Project packaging guidelines to take advantage of {{{alternatives}}}. Once these packages are installed properly, the `root` user may switch between {{{java}}} and {{{javac}}} implementations using the {{{alternatives}}} command: + In addition to the `java-gcj-compat` free software stack, Fedora lets you install multiple Java implementations and switch between them using the {{{alternatives}}} command line tool. However, every Java system you install must be packaged using the JPackage Project packaging guidelines to take advantage of {{{alternatives}}}. Once these packages are installed properly, the `root` user may switch between {{{java}}} and {{{javac}}} implementations using the {{{alternatives}}} command: {{{ alternatives --config java alternatives --config javac @@ -26, +26 @@ = Handling Java Applets = - This release of Fedora Core includes a preview release of `gcjwebplugin`, a Firefox plugin for Java applets. `gcjwebplugin` is not enabled by default because although the security implementation in `GNU Classpath` is being actively developed, it is not mature enough to run untrusted applets safely. That said, the AWT and Swing implementations in `GNU Classpath` are now sufficiently mature that they can run many applets deployed on the web. Adventurous users who want to try `gcjwebplugin` can read `/usr/share/doc/libgcj-4.1.1/README.libgcjwebplugin.so`, as installed by the `libgcj` rpm. The README explains how to enable the plugin and the risks associated with doing so. + This release of Fedora includes a preview release of `gcjwebplugin`, a Firefox plugin for Java applets. `gcjwebplugin` is not enabled by default because although the security implementation in `GNU Classpath` is being actively developed, it is not mature enough to run untrusted applets safely. That said, the AWT and Swing implementations in `GNU Classpath` are now sufficiently mature that they can run many applets deployed on the web. Adventurous users who want to try `gcjwebplugin` can read `/usr/share/doc/libgcj-4.1.1/README.libgcjwebplugin.so`, as installed by the `libgcj` rpm. The README explains how to enable the plugin and the risks associated with doing so. = Fedora and the JPackage Java Packages = - Fedora Core includes many packages derived from the JPackage Project, which provides a Java software repository. These packages are modified in Fedora to remove proprietary software dependencies and to make use of GCJ's ahead-of-time compilation feature. Use the Fedora repositories to update these packages, or use the JPackage repository for packages not provided by Fedora. Refer to the JPackage website at http://jpackage.org for more information on the project and the software it provides. + Fedora includes many packages derived from the JPackage Project, which provides a Java software repository. These packages are modified in Fedora to remove proprietary software dependencies and to make use of GCJ's ahead-of-time compilation feature. Use the Fedora repositories to update these packages, or use the JPackage repository for packages not provided by Fedora. Refer to the JPackage website at http://jpackage.org for more information on the project and the software it provides. [[Admonition("warning", "Mixing Packages from Fedora and JPackage", "Research package compatibility before you install software from both the Fedora and JPackage repositories on the same system. Incompatible packages may cause complex issues.")]] = Eclipse = - This release of Fedora Core includes Fedora Eclipse which is based on the [http://www.eclipse.org Eclipse] SDK version 3.2. The "New and Noteworthy" page for this release can be accessed [http://download.eclipse.org/eclipse/downloads/drops/R-3.2-200606291905/ne... here]. + This release of Fedora includes Fedora Eclipse which is based on the [http://www.eclipse.org Eclipse] SDK version 3.2. The "New and Noteworthy" page for this release can be accessed [http://download.eclipse.org/eclipse/downloads/drops/R-3.2-200606291905/ne... here]. - Released in June 2006, the SDK is known variously as "the Eclipse Platform," "the Eclipse IDE," and "Eclipse." The Eclipse SDK is the foundation for the combined release of ten Eclipse projects under the [http://www.eclipse.org/callisto Callisto] combined release umbrella. A few of these Callisto projects are included in Fedora Core and Extras: [http://www.eclipse.org/cdt CDT], for C/C++ development, and [http://www.eclipse.org/gef GEF], the Graphical Editing Framework. + Released in June 2006, the SDK is known variously as "the Eclipse Platform," "the Eclipse IDE," and "Eclipse." The Eclipse SDK is the foundation for the combined release of ten Eclipse projects under the [http://www.eclipse.org/callisto Callisto] combined release umbrella. A few of these Callisto projects are included in Fedora: [http://www.eclipse.org/cdt CDT], for C/C++ development, and [http://www.eclipse.org/gef GEF], the Graphical Editing Framework. We hope to augment these projects with others as this Fedora cycle goes on. Likely candidates for inclusion include [http://www.eclipse.org/emf EMF], the Eclipse Modeling Framework, and [http://www.eclipse.org/vep VE], the Visual Editor. As of this writing, it is expected that an updated version of [http://pydev.sf.net PyDev], the Python development tools, will also be available in Fedora Extras. Assistance in getting these projects packaged and tested with GCJ is always welcome. Contact the interested parties through [http://www.redhat.com/mailman/listinfo/fedora-devel-java-list/ fedora-devel-java-list] and/or #fedora-java on freenode. @@ -52, +52 @@ The Fedora free JRE does not satisfy every user, so Fedora does allow the installation of alternative JREs. A caveat exists, however, for installing proprietary JREs on 64-bit machines. - The 64-bit JNI libraries shipped by default on x86_64 systems in Fedora Core and Extras will not run on 32-bit proprietary JREs. In other words, do not try to run Fedora's x86_64 Eclipse packages on Sun's 32-bit JRE. They will fail in confusing ways. Either switch to a 64-bit proprietary JRE, or install the 32-bit version of the packages, if available. To install a 32-bit version, use the following command: + The 64-bit JNI libraries shipped by default on x86_64 systems in Fedora will not run on 32-bit proprietary JREs. In other words, do not try to run Fedora's x86_64 Eclipse packages on Sun's 32-bit JRE. They will fail in confusing ways. Either switch to a 64-bit proprietary JRE, or install the 32-bit version of the packages, if available. To install a 32-bit version, use the following command: {{{yum install <package_name>.i386 }}}

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[Fedora Project Wiki] Update of "Docs/Beats/Multimedia" by RahulSundaram

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Dear Wiki user, You have subscribed to a wiki page or wiki category on "Fedora Project Wiki" for change notification. The following page has been changed by RahulSundaram: http://fedoraproject.org/wiki/Docs/Beats/Multimedia ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ {{{#!html <h2>Multimedia</h2>}}} - Fedora Core includes applications for assorted multimedia functions, including playback, recording and editing. Additional packages are available through the Fedora Extras repository. For additional information about multimedia in Fedora, refer to the Multimedia section of the Fedora Project website at http://fedoraproject.org/wiki/Multimedia. + Fedora includes applications for assorted multimedia functions, including playback, recording and editing. Additional packages are available through the Fedora Extras repository. For additional information about multimedia in Fedora, refer to the Multimedia section of the Fedora Project website at http://fedoraproject.org/wiki/Multimedia. = Multimedia Players = - The default installation of Fedora Core includes '''Rhythmbox''' and '''Totem''' for media playback. The Fedora Core and Fedora Extras repositories include many other popular programs such as the '''XMMS''' player and KDE's '''amaroK'''. Both GNOME and KDE have a selection of players that can be used with a variety of formats. Third parties may offer additional programs to handle other formats. + The default installation of Fedora includes '''Rhythmbox''' and '''Totem''' for media playback. The Fedora repositories include many other popular programs such as the '''XMMS''' player and KDE's '''amaroK'''. Both GNOME and KDE have a selection of players that can be used with a variety of formats. Third parties may offer additional programs to handle other formats. - Fedora Core also takes full advantage of the Advanced Linux Sound Architecture (ALSA) sound system. Many programs can play sound simultaneously, which was once difficult on Linux systems. When all multimedia software is configured to use ALSA for sound support, this limitation disappears. For more information about ALSA, visit the project website at http://www.alsa-project.org/. Users may still experience issues when multiple users log into the system. Depending upon hardware and software configurations, multiple users may not be able to use the sound hardware simultaneously. + Fedora also takes full advantage of the Advanced Linux Sound Architecture (ALSA) sound system. Many programs can play sound simultaneously, which was once difficult on Linux systems. When all multimedia software is configured to use ALSA for sound support, this limitation disappears. For more information about ALSA, visit the project website at http://www.alsa-project.org/. Users may still experience issues when multiple users log into the system. Depending upon hardware and software configurations, multiple users may not be able to use the sound hardware simultaneously. - '''Helix Player''' has been removed from this release since it duplicates the functionality of '''Totem'''. '''Totem''' also uses the '''GStreamer''' media framework, which is used by other multimedia applications in Fedora Core. With '''GStreamer''', users can easily add support for additional codecs to all included applications. + '''Helix Player''' has been removed from this release since it duplicates the functionality of '''Totem'''. '''Totem''' also uses the '''GStreamer''' media framework, which is used by other multimedia applications in Fedora. With '''GStreamer''', users can easily add support for additional codecs to all included applications. = Ogg and Xiph.Org Foundation Formats = @@ -19, +19 @@ = MP3, DVD, and Other Excluded Multimedia Formats = - Fedora Core and Fedora Extras software repositories cannot include support for MP3 or DVD video playback or recording. The MP3 formats are patented, and the patent holders have not provided the necessary patent licenses. DVD video formats are patented and equipped with an encryption scheme. The patent holders have not provided the necessary patent licenses, and the code needed to decrypt CSS-encrypted discs may violate the Digital Millennium Copyright Act, a copyright law of the United States. Fedora also excludes other multimedia software due to patent, copyright or license restrictions, including Adobe's Flash Player and and Real Media's Real Player. For more on this subject, please refer to http://fedoraproject.org/wiki/ForbiddenItems. + Fedora software repositories cannot include support for MP3 or DVD video playback or recording. The MP3 formats are patented, and the patent holders have not provided the necessary patent licenses. DVD video formats are patented and equipped with an encryption scheme. The patent holders have not provided the necessary patent licenses, and the code needed to decrypt CSS-encrypted discs may violate the Digital Millennium Copyright Act, a copyright law of the United States. Fedora also excludes other multimedia software due to patent, copyright or license restrictions, including Adobe's Flash Player and and Real Media's Real Player. For more on this subject, please refer to http://fedoraproject.org/wiki/ForbiddenItems. While other MP3 options may be available for Fedora, Fluendo now offers an free MP3 plugin for GStreamer that has the necessary patent license for end users. This plugin will enable MP3 support in applications that use the GStreamer framework as a backend. Fedora does not include this plugin since we prefer to support and encourage the use of patent unrestricted open formats instead. For more information about the MP3 plugin, visit Fluendo's website at http://www.fluendo.com/. = CD and DVD Authoring and Burning = - Fedora Core and Fedora Extras software repositories includes a variety of tools for easily mastering and burning CDs and DVDs. GNOME users can burn directly from the Nautilus file manager, or choose the `gnomebaker` or `graveman` packages from Fedora Extras, or the older `xcdroast` package from Fedora Core. KDE users can use the robust `k3b` package, available in Fedora Extras, for these tasks. Console tools include {{{cdrecord}}}, {{{readcd}}}, {{{mkisofs}}} and other popular applications. + Fedora software repositories includes a variety of tools for easily mastering and burning CDs and DVDs. GNOME users can burn directly from the Nautilus file manager, or choose the `gnomebaker` or `graveman` packages from Fedora Extras, or the older `xcdroast` package from Fedora. KDE users can use the robust `k3b` package for these tasks. Console tools include {{{cdrecord}}}, {{{readcd}}}, {{{mkisofs}}} and other popular applications. = Screencasts = - You can use Fedora to create and play back ''screencasts'', which are recorded desktop sessions, using open technologies. Fedora Extras software repository includes `istanbul`, which creates screencasts using the Theora video format. These videos can be played back using one of several players included in Fedora Core. This is the preferred way to submit screencasts to the Fedora Project for either developer or end-user use. For a more comprehensive how-to, refer to http://fedoraproject.org/wiki/ScreenCasting. + You can use Fedora to create and play back ''screencasts'', which are recorded desktop sessions, using open technologies. Fedora Extras software repository includes `istanbul`, which creates screencasts using the Theora video format. These videos can be played back using one of several players included in Fedora. This is the preferred way to submit screencasts to the Fedora Project for either developer or end-user use. For a more comprehensive how-to, refer to http://fedoraproject.org/wiki/ScreenCasting. = Extended Support through Plugins = - Most of the media players in Fedora Core and Fedora Extras software repositories can use plugins to add support for additional media formats and sound output systems. Some use powerful multimedia frameworks, like the `gstreamer` package, to handle media format support and sound output. Fedora Core and Fedora Extras software repositories offer plugin packages for these backends and for individual applications. Third parties may provide additional plugins to add even greater capabilities. + Most of the media players in Fedora software repositories can use plugins to add support for additional media formats and sound output systems. Some use powerful multimedia frameworks, like the `gstreamer` package, to handle media format support and sound output. Fedora software repositories offer plugin packages for these backends and for individual applications. Third parties may provide additional plugins to add even greater capabilities.

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[Fedora Project Wiki] Update of "Docs/Beats/Entertainment" by RahulSundaram

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Dear Wiki user, You have subscribed to a wiki page or wiki category on "Fedora Project Wiki" for change notification. The following page has been changed by RahulSundaram: http://fedoraproject.org/wiki/Docs/Beats/Entertainment ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ {{{#!html <h2>Games and Entertainment</h2>}}} - Fedora Core and Fedora Extras provide a selection of games that cover a variety of genres. By default, Fedora Core includes a small package of games for GNOME (called `gnome-games`) and KDE (`kdegames`). Fedora Extras provides additional games that span every major genre. + Fedora provides a selection of games that cover a variety of genres. By default, Fedora by default installs a small package of games for GNOME (called `gnome-games`) and KDE (`kdegames`). There are several additional games that span every major genre available in the repositories The Fedora Project website features a section dedicated to games that details many of the available games, including overviews and installation instructions. For more information, refer to http://fedoraproject.org/wiki/Games.

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