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[Fedora Project Wiki] Update of "Docs/Beats/FileSystems" 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/FileSystems ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ {{{#!html <h2>File Systems</h2>}}} - Fedora Core 6 provides basic support for encrypted swap partitions and non-root + Fedora * [[GetVal(DocsDict,BeatsVer)]] provides basic support for encrypted swap partitions and non-root file systems. To use it, add entries to `/etc/crypttab` and reference the created devices in `/etc/fstab`.

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[Fedora Project Wiki] Update of "Docs/Beats/FileServers" 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/FileServers ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ This section refers to file transfer and sharing servers. Refer to http://fedoraproject.org/wiki/Docs/Beats/WebServers and http://fedoraproject.org/wiki/Docs/Beats/Samba for information on HTTP (Web) file transfer and Samba (Windows) file sharing services. - This section has not been updated for Fedora Core [[GetVal(DocsDict,BeatsVer)]] by the [http://fedoraproject.org/wiki/DocsProject/ReleaseNotes/Beats beat writer]. + This section has not been updated for Fedora * [[GetVal(DocsDict,BeatsVer)]] by the [http://fedoraproject.org/wiki/DocsProject/ReleaseNotes/Beats beat writer].

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[Fedora Project Wiki] Update of "Docs/Beats/Devel" 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/Devel ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ * `sitedir` and related directories (`sitelibdir`, `sitearchdir`) are now under `rubylibdir`. Instead of `/usr/lib/site_ruby` they are underneath `/usr/lib/ruby/site_ruby`. * The directories for architecture-independent pure Ruby code are always under `/usr/lib`, even on x86_64 architecture, where they used to be under `/usr/lib64`. This change affects the `Config::CONFIG` entries `rubylibdir` and `sitelibdir`. - Directories that were previously in `$:` remain there for the time being, so that existing code, such as `/usr/lib/site_ruby`, does not need to be modified. These directories are deprecated though, and will be removed by the release of Fedora Core 8. Build Ruby RPM packages in accordance with [:Packaging/Ruby:the packaging guidelines]. In particular, Ruby libraries should only be installed into `sitelibdir` and `sitearchdir`. You should also follow this rule for Ruby code that is not packaged as an RPM. + Directories that were previously in `$:` remain there for the time being, so that existing code, such as `/usr/lib/site_ruby`, does not need to be modified. These directories are deprecated though, and will be removed by the release of Fedora * 8. Build Ruby RPM packages in accordance with [:Packaging/Ruby:the packaging guidelines]. In particular, Ruby libraries should only be installed into `sitelibdir` and `sitearchdir`. You should also follow this rule for Ruby code that is not packaged as an RPM.

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[Fedora Project Wiki] Update of "Docs/Beats/ArchSpecific" 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 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ {{{#!html <h2>Architecture Specific Notes</h2>}}} - This section provides notes that are specific to the supported hardware architectures of Fedora Core. + This section provides notes that are specific to the supported hardware architectures of Fedora. = RPM Multiarch Support on 64-bit platforms (x86_64, ppc64) =

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[Fedora Project Wiki] Update of "Docs/Beats" 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 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ The page Docs/Beats uses a Wiki include that pulls in the content from the separate beat pages. The actual beat page is located at Docs/Beats/Beatname. - The current version we are writing for is Fedora Core [[GetVal(DocsDict,BeatsVer)]]. + The current version we are writing for is Fedora [[GetVal(DocsDict,BeatsVer)]]. ## [[TableOfContents]]

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[Fedora Project Wiki] Update of "Docs/Beats/Kernel" 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/Kernel ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ = Linux Kernel = - This section covers changes and important information regarding the 2.6.18 based kernel in Fedora Core [[GetVal(DocsDict,BeatsVer)]]. The 2.6.18 kernel includes: + This section covers changes and important information regarding the 2.6.18 based kernel in Fedora [[GetVal(DocsDict,BeatsVer)]]. The 2.6.18 kernel includes: * Lightweight user space priority inheritance support (http://lwn.net/Articles/178253/) @@ -28, +28 @@ == Version == - Fedora Core may include additional patches to the kernel for improvements, bug fixes, or additional features. For this reason, the Fedora Core kernel may not be line-for-line equivalent to the so-called ''vanilla kernel'' from the kernel.org web site: + Fedora may include additional patches to the kernel for improvements, bug fixes, or additional features. For this reason, the Fedora kernel may not be line-for-line equivalent to the so-called ''vanilla kernel'' from the kernel.org web site: http://www.kernel.org/ @@ -51, +51 @@ == Kernel Flavors == [[Anchor(Kernel_Flavors)]] - Fedora Core [[GetVal(DocsDict,BeatsVer)]] includes the following kernel builds: + Fedora [[GetVal(DocsDict,BeatsVer)]] includes the following kernel builds: * Native kernel, for use in most systems. Configured sources are available in the `kernel-devel-<version>.<arch>.rpm` package. @@ -68, +68 @@ Select one or more of these flavors, separated by commas and no spaces, as appropriate. Enter the root password when prompted. - [[Admonition("note","Default Kernel Provides SMP","There is no separate SMP kernel available for Fedora Core 6 on i386, x86_64 and ppc64. Multiprocessor support is provided by the native kernel.")]] + [[Admonition("note","Default Kernel Provides SMP","There is no separate SMP kernel available for Fedora on i386, x86_64 and ppc64. Multiprocessor support is provided by the native kernel.")]] - [[Admonition("note", "PowerPC Kernel Support", "There is no support for Xen or kdump for the PowerPC architecture in Fedora Core 6. 32-bit PowerPC does still have a separate SMP kernel.")]] + [[Admonition("note", "PowerPC Kernel Support", "There is no support for Xen or kdump for the PowerPC architecture in Fedora. 32-bit PowerPC does still have a separate SMP kernel.")]] == Reporting Bugs == @@ -78, +78 @@ == Following Generic Textbooks == - Many of the tutorials, examples, and textbooks about Linux kernel development assume the kernel sources are installed under the `/usr/src/linux/` directory. If you make a symbolic link, as shown below, you should be able to use those learning materials with the Fedora Core packages. Install the appropriate kernel sources, as shown earlier, and then run the following command: + Many of the tutorials, examples, and textbooks about Linux kernel development assume the kernel sources are installed under the `/usr/src/linux/` directory. If you make a symbolic link, as shown below, you should be able to use those learning materials with the Fedora packages. Install the appropriate kernel sources, as shown earlier, and then run the following command: {{{su -c 'ln -s /usr/src/kernels/<version>.<release>-<arch> /usr/src/linux' }}} @@ -87, +87 @@ == Preparing for Kernel Development == - Fedora Core [[GetVal(DocsDict,BeatsVer)]] does not include the kernel-source package provided by older versions since only the kernel-devel package is required now to build external modules. Configured sources are available, as described in this kernel flavors section. + Fedora [[GetVal(DocsDict,BeatsVer)]] does not include the kernel-source package provided by older versions since only the kernel-devel package is required now to build external modules. Configured sources are available, as described in this kernel flavors section. [[Admonition("note", "Instructions Refer to Current Kernel", "To simplify the following directions, we have assumed that you want to configure the kernel sources to match your currently-running kernel. In the steps below, the expression <version> refers to the kernel version shown by the command: `uname -r`."]] - Users who require access to Fedora Core original kernel sources can find them in the kernel .src.rpm package. To create an exploded source tree from this file, perform the following steps: + Users who require access to Fedora original kernel sources can find them in the kernel .src.rpm package. To create an exploded source tree from this file, perform the following steps: [[Admonition("note", "Do Not Build Packages as Super-user (root)", "Building packages as the superuser is inherently dangerous and is not required, even for the kernel. These instructions allow you to install the kernel source as a normal user. Many general information sites refer to `/usr/src/linux` in their kernel instructions. If you use these instructions, simply substitute `~/rpmbuild/BUILD/kernel-<version>/linux-<version>.<arch>`."]] @@ -127, +127 @@ The kernel source tree is located in the `~/rpmbuild/BUILD/kernel-<version>/linux-<version>.<arch>` directory. - 1. The configurations for the specific kernels shipped in Fedora Core [[GetVal(DocsDict,BeatsVer)]] are in the `~/rpmbuild/BUILD/kernel-<version>/linux-<version>.<arch>/configs` directory. For example, the i686 configuration file is named `~/rpmbuild/BUILD/kernel-<version>/linux-<version>.<arch>/configs/kernel-<version>-i686.config`. Issue the following command to place the desired configuration file in the proper place for building: + 1. The configurations for the specific kernels shipped in Fedora [[GetVal(DocsDict,BeatsVer)]] are in the `~/rpmbuild/BUILD/kernel-<version>/linux-<version>.<arch>/configs` directory. For example, the i686 configuration file is named `~/rpmbuild/BUILD/kernel-<version>/linux-<version>.<arch>/configs/kernel-<version>-i686.config`. Issue the following command to place the desired configuration file in the proper place for building: {{{cp configs/<desired-config-file> .config }}}

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[Fedora Project Wiki] Update of "Docs/Beats/Xorg" 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/Xorg ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ == Third Party Video Drivers == - If you intend to use third party video drivers, refer to http://fedoraproject.org/wiki/Xorg/3rdPartyVideoDrivers for detailed guidelines. + If you intend to use third party video drivers, refer to [http://fedoraproject.org/wiki/Xorg/3rdPartyVideoDrivers Xorg third party drivers] for detailed guidelines.

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[Bug 220655] New: release notes does not mention 3rd party video drivers

by Red Hat Bugzilla

Please do not reply directly to this email. All additional comments should be made in the comments box of this bug report. https://bugzilla.redhat.com/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=220655 Summary: release notes does not mention 3rd party video drivers Product: Fedora Documentation Version: devel Platform: All OS/Version: Linux Status: NEW Severity: normal Priority: normal Component: release-notes AssignedTo: relnotes(a)fedoraproject.org ReportedBy: brian(a)amd.com QAContact: kwade(a)redhat.com Description of problem: I just put together a new motherboard, a new 1440x900 monitor, and a new FC6 install. I try to stay away from proprietary drivers because they've caused me nothing but problems in the past. I expected to have trouble with my 1440x900 monitor and I did (but that's a different issue). The problem is that the release notes don't say anything about proprietary video drivers. However, even a casual web search for how to fix up a 1440x900 display under Linux will result in plenty of web pages that discuss various proprietary drivers. So now the new Linux user is puzzled - if this driver is necessary, how to get it? Which copy to trust? Why wasn't it on the install media? Why won't yum just fetch it? I think the Release Notes owes the new user at least a short mention of proprietary video drivers and probably a pointer off to some place that describes them in more detail. Otherwise, the casual user will simply follow one or more of the sets of directions from the web, download a driver and go on, potentially screwing up some other part of his/her install (like libGL). At fedoraproject.org, Mike Harris spells out a lot of the pitfalls that come with these drivers so it's clearly a widespread problem. Version-Release number of selected component (if applicable): How reproducible: Read release notes... Steps to Reproduce: 1. Find Linux newbie 2. Install FC6 on odd hardware 3. Stand back and watch Actual results: Screwed up libGL Expected results: I'd rather use free drivers but that doesn't look likely any time soon. Second choice would be to have a known good site to get these drivers from and a pointer in the release notes that tells me about it and why it is better than some random site. Additional info: -- Configure bugmail: https://bugzilla.redhat.com/bugzilla/userprefs.cgi?tab=email ------- You are receiving this mail because: ------- You are the assignee for the bug, or are watching the assignee.

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[Fedora Project Wiki] Update of "Docs/Beats/Xorg" 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/Xorg The comment on the change is: fix bz#220655 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ in the menus under ''System => Administration => Display''. We welcome feedback on the experimental `intel` driver. Please report success in [http://bugzilla.redhat.com/bugzilla/ Bugzilla], attaching + the full output of `lspci -vn` for your machine. Given success reports, various chipsets may be switched to use the `intel` driver by default. + == Third Party Video Drivers == + + If you intend to use third party video drivers, refer to http://fedoraproject.org/wiki/Xorg/3rdPartyVideoDrivers for detailed guidelines. +

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[Bug 218431] New: index.html border offset error

by Red Hat Bugzilla

Please do not reply directly to this email. All additional comments should be made in the comments box of this bug report. https://bugzilla.redhat.com/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=218431 Summary: index.html border offset error Product: Fedora Core Version: fc6 Platform: x86_64 OS/Version: Linux Status: NEW Severity: low Priority: normal Component: fedora-release-notes AssignedTo: jkeating(a)redhat.com ReportedBy: david(a)lovesunix.net CC: relnotes(a)fedoraproject.org Description of problem: The blue border on the default index.html page used in Epiphany is offset making it look slightly odd - see the attached screenshot Version-Release number of selected component (if applicable): fedora-release-notes-6-3 How reproducible: 100% Steps to Reproduce: 1. Open Epiphany 2. Scream in terror (optional) Actual results: Display as in screenshot Expected results: Correct offset Additional info: Display setting at 1680x1050 ------- Additional Comments From david(a)lovesunix.net 2006-12-05 05:52 EST ------- Created an attachment (id=142819) --> (https://bugzilla.redhat.com/bugzilla/attachment.cgi?id=142819&action=view) screenshot displaying the glitz -- Configure bugmail: https://bugzilla.redhat.com/bugzilla/userprefs.cgi?tab=email ------- You are receiving this mail because: ------- You are on the CC list for the bug, or are watching someone who is.

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