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

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 BobJensen: http://fedoraproject.org/wiki/Docs/Beats/Installer The comment on the change is: Marking FC5 Content ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ + {{{ + Fedora Core 5 Release Notes Content is marked like this. + }}} + = Installation-Related Notes = This section outlines those issues that are related to '''Anaconda''' (the Fedora Core installation program) and installing Fedora Core [[GetVal(DocsDict,BeatsVer)]] in general. @@ -29, +33 @@ * 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. == Changes in Anaconda == - + {{{ * The installer checks hardware capability and installs either the uniprocessor or SMP (Symmetric Multi Processor) kernel as appropriate in this release. Previous releases installed both variants and used the appropriate one as default. * '''Anaconda''' now supports installation on several IDE software RAID chipsets using `dmraid`. To disable this feature, add the {{{nodmraid}}} option at the `boot:` prompt. For more information, refer to http://fedoraproject.org/wiki/DmraidStatus . || /!\ '''Do not boot only half of a `dmraid` RAID1 (mirror)''' || @@ -45, +49 @@ * '''Anaconda''' now renders release notes with the {{{gtkhtml}}} widget for better capability. * Kickstart has been refactored into its own package, {{{pykickstart}}}, and contains a parser and writers. As a result of this change, validation and extension is now much easier. * '''Anaconda''' now uses {{{yum}}} as the backend for solving package dependencies. Additional repositories such as Fedora Extras are expected to be supported during installation in a future release. - + }}} == Installation Related Issues == - + {{{ * 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: - {{{pci=off ide1=0x180,0x386 + {{{pci=off ide1=0x180,0x386}}} - }}} Installation should proceed normally, and any devices not detected are configured the first time Fedora Core is booted. * Not all IDE RAID controllers are supported. If your RAID controller is not yet supported by `dmraid`, you may combine drives into RAID arrays by configuring Linux software RAID. For supported controllers, configure the RAID functions in the computer BIOS. - + }}} == Upgrade Related Issues ==

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[Fedora Project Wiki] Update of "Docs/Beats/Feedback" by BobJensen

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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 BobJensen: http://fedoraproject.org/wiki/Docs/Beats/Feedback The comment on the change is: Marking FC5 Content ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ + {{{ + Fedora Core 5 Release Notes Content is marked like this. + }}} + = Providing Feedback for Release Notes = || (!) '''Feedback for Release Notes Only''' || - || This section concerns feedback on the release notes themselves. To provide feedback on Fedora software or other system elements, please refer to http://fedoraproject.org/wiki/BugsAndFeatureRequests. A list of commonly reported bugs and known issues for this release is available from http://fedoraproject.org/wiki/Bugs/FC5Common. || + || This section concerns feedback on the release notes themselves. To provide feedback on Fedora software or other system elements, please refer to http://fedoraproject.org/wiki/BugsAndFeatureRequests. A list of commonly reported bugs and known issues for this release is available from http://fedoraproject.org/wiki/Bugs/FC6Common. || Thanks for your interest in giving feedback for these release notes. If you feel these release notes could be improved in any way, you can provide your feedback directly to the beat writers. Here are several ways to do so, in order of preference: * Edit content directly at http://fedoraproject.org/wiki/Docs/Beats + {{{ - * Fill out a bug request using this template: http://tinyurl.com/8lryk - '''This link is ONLY for feedback on the release notes themselves.''' (Refer to the admonition above for details.) + * Fill out a bug request using this template: http://tinyurl.com/8lryk - '''This link is ONLY for feedback on the release notes themselves.''' (Refer to the admonition above for details.) + }}} * Email relnotes(a)fedoraproject.org A release note beat is an area of the release notes that is the responsibility of one or more content contributors to oversee. For more ifnormation about beats, refer to http://fedoraproject.org/wiki/DocsProject/ReleaseNotes/Beats.

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[Fedora Project Wiki] Update of "Docs/Beats/OverView" by BobJensen

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 BobJensen: http://fedoraproject.org/wiki/Docs/Beats/OverView The comment on the change is: Marking FC5 Content ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ == What Is New In Fedora Core 5 == + {{{ Fedora Core 5 Release notes Content is marked like this. }}} + - This release is the culmination of nine months of development, and includes significant new versions of many key products and technologies. The following sections provide a brief overview of major changes from the last release of Fedora Core. + {{{ This release is the culmination of nine months of development, and includes significant new versions of many key products and technologies. The following sections provide a brief overview of major changes from the last release of Fedora Core.}}} === Desktop === Some of the highlights of this release include: - * There is a completely revamped appearance with a bubbly new theme and the first use of the new Fedora logo. + {{{ * There is a completely revamped appearance with a bubbly new theme and the first use of the new Fedora logo. * Early work from the Fedora Rendering Project is integrated into the desktop. This new project (http://fedoraproject.org/wiki/RenderingProject) is going to provide the technical foundations for advanced desktop interfaces based on OpenGL. @@ -50, +52 @@ * Fedora Core [[GetVal(DocsDict,BeatsVer)]] now uses `gnome-mount`, a more efficient mechanism that replaces `fstab-sync`, and uses HAL to handle mounting. - * Printing support is improved in this release with the inclusion of the {{{hplip}}} utility, which replaces {{{hpijs}}}. + * Printing support is improved in this release with the inclusion of the {{{hplip}}} utility, which replaces {{{hpijs}}}. }}} === System Administration === Improvements for administrators and developers include: - * The '''Xen''' virtualization system has enhanced support. The tools to configure '''Xen''' virtual machines on your Fedora Core [[GetVal(DocsDict,BeatsVer)]] system now use the standard graphical installation process, run as a window on your desktop. Fedora developers have also created `gnome-applet-vm`, which provides a simple virtual domains monitor applet, and `libvirt` (http://libvirt.org/), a library providing an API to use Xen virtualization capabilities. + {{{ * The '''Xen''' virtualization system has enhanced support. The tools to configure '''Xen''' virtual machines on your Fedora Core [[GetVal(DocsDict,BeatsVer)]] system now use the standard graphical installation process, run as a window on your desktop. Fedora developers have also created `gnome-applet-vm`, which provides a simple virtual domains monitor applet, and `libvirt` (http://libvirt.org/), a library providing an API to use Xen virtualization capabilities. * The industry-leading `anaconda` installation system continues to evolve. New features for this release include remote logging and improved support for tracebacks. Package management in the installation system is now provided by {{{yum}}}. This enhancement is the first step in enabling access to Fedora Extras from within the installation process. @@ -76, +78 @@ * `fedora-release` now includes the software repositories for debuginfo packages and source `rpm` packages. - * `fedora-release` now includes the software repositories for Fedora Legacy community maintenance project. (disabled by default) + * `fedora-release` now includes the software repositories for Fedora Legacy community maintenance project. (disabled by default) }}} === System Level Changes === - * X.org X11``R7.0 is included in this release. The new modular architecture of R7.0 enables easier driver upgrades and simplifies development, opening the way for rapid improvement in Linux graphics. + {{{ * X.org X11``R7.0 is included in this release. The new modular architecture of R7.0 enables easier driver upgrades and simplifies development, opening the way for rapid improvement in Linux graphics. * The GCC 4.1 compiler (http://gcc.gnu.org/gcc-4.1/changes.html) is included, and the entire set of Fedora packages is built with this technology. This provides security and performance enhancements throughout the system. @@ -93, +95 @@ [[Anchor(udev)]] * `udev` provides a new linking for device names that includes the physical name of the device. For example, if your CD-ROM is `/dev/hdc`, it gets symlinked to the friendly name `/dev/cdrom-hdc`. If you have additional matching devices, the same rule applies, so `/dev/hdd` is symlinked to `/dev/cdrom-hdd`. This is true for `/dev/scanner`, `/dev/floppy`, `/dev/changer`, and so forth. - The typical name `/dev/cdrom` is also created, and {{{udev}}} assigns it randomly to one of the `/dev/cdrom-hdX` devices. This random assignment usually sticks, but in some configurations the symlink may change on boot to a different device. This does not affect CD burning applications, but some CD player applications such as {{{kscd}}} may be affected. If you wish, you can set your CD player application to point at a specific CD-ROM device, such as `/dev/cdrom-hdc`. This situation only occurs if you have more than one of a type of device. + The typical name `/dev/cdrom` is also created, and {{{udev}}} assigns it randomly to one of the `/dev/cdrom-hdX` devices. This random assignment usually sticks, but in some configurations the symlink may change on boot to a different device. This does not affect CD burning applications, but some CD player applications such as {{{kscd}}} may be affected. If you wish, you can set your CD player application to point at a specific CD-ROM device, such as `/dev/cdrom-hdc`. This situation only occurs if you have more than one of a type of device. }}} == Road Map == - The proposed plans for the next release of Fedora are available at http://fedoraproject.org/wiki/RoadMap. + {{{ The proposed plans for the next release of Fedora are available at http://fedoraproject.org/wiki/RoadMap. }}}

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[Fedora Project Wiki] Update of "Docs/Beats/Welcome" by BobJensen

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 BobJensen: http://fedoraproject.org/wiki/Docs/Beats/Welcome The comment on the change is: Marking out FC5 content ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ || (!) '''Latest Release Notes on the Web''' || || These release notes may be updated. Visit http://fedora.redhat.com/docs/release-notes/ to view the latest release notes for Fedora Core [[GetVal(DocsDict,BeatsVer)]]. || - || Fedora Core 5 Release Notes Content || + {{{ Fedora Core 5 Release Notes Content You can help the Fedora Project community continue to improve Fedora if you file bug reports and enhancement requests. Refer to http://fedoraproject.org/wiki/BugsAndFeatureRequests for more information about bugs. Thank you for your participation. To find out more general information about Fedora, refer to the following Web pages: @@ -17, +17 @@ * Help and Support (http://fedoraproject.org/wiki/Communicate) * Participate in the Fedora Project (http://fedoraproject.org/wiki/HelpWanted) * About the Fedora Project (http://fedora.redhat.com/About/) - || Start Fresh below. || + Start Fresh below. }}}

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[Fedora Project Wiki] Update of "Docs/Beats/Welcome" by BobJensen

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 BobJensen: http://fedoraproject.org/wiki/Docs/Beats/Welcome ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ || (!) '''Latest Release Notes on the Web''' || || These release notes may be updated. Visit http://fedora.redhat.com/docs/release-notes/ to view the latest release notes for Fedora Core [[GetVal(DocsDict,BeatsVer)]]. || + || Fedora Core 5 Release Notes Content || - You can help the Fedora Project community continue to improve Fedora if you file bug reports and enhancement requests. Refer to http://fedoraproject.org/wiki/BugsAndFeatureRequests for more information about bugs. Thank you for your participation. + You can help the Fedora Project community continue to improve Fedora if you file bug reports and enhancement requests. Refer to http://fedoraproject.org/wiki/BugsAndFeatureRequests for more information about bugs. Thank you for your participation. To find out more general information about Fedora, refer to the following Web pages: @@ -15, +16 @@ * Fedora FAQ (http://fedoraproject.org/wiki/FAQ) * Help and Support (http://fedoraproject.org/wiki/Communicate) * Participate in the Fedora Project (http://fedoraproject.org/wiki/HelpWanted) - * About the Fedora Project (http://fedora.redhat.com/About/) + * About the Fedora Project (http://fedora.redhat.com/About/) + || Start Fresh below. ||

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[Bug 168083] FC5 release notes tracker bug

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Please do not reply directly to this email. All additional comments should be made in the comments box of this bug report. Summary: FC5 release notes tracker bug Alias: fc5-relnotes-traqr https://bugzilla.redhat.com/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=168083 Bug 168083 depends on bug 178847, which changed state. Bug 178847 Summary: Instructions for new users on burning ISO files https://bugzilla.redhat.com/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=178847 What |Old Value |New Value ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Resolution| |CURRENTRELEASE Status|NEW |CLOSED -- 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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[Bug 190680] 256MiB RAM is not enough for installing xen guest via VNC

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Please do not reply directly to this email. All additional comments should be made in the comments box of this bug report. Summary: 256MiB RAM is not enough for installing xen guest via VNC https://bugzilla.redhat.com/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=190680 ------- Additional Comments From kwade(a)redhat.com 2006-05-10 09:59 EST ------- I wasn't clear from what you said above; are you saying you had a total of 256 MiB in the entire system, or 256 MiB designated for the Xen guest? If the system total was 256, then I agree that it wasn't enough, and fortunately, so does the release notes: http://fedora.redhat.com/docs/release-notes/fc5/#id2885418 That is the line I updated, which should be live in about 10 minutes, to say that you may need more RAM if you get OOM errors or otherwise are troubleshooting a problematic installation. If you are saying that you did follow those guidelines and had 256 each for the host and guest ... then we need input from a Xen hacker about these values, if they should be bumped, etc. Thanks. -- 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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[Bug 190680] 256MiB RAM is not enough for installing xen guest via VNC

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Please do not reply directly to this email. All additional comments should be made in the comments box of this bug report. Summary: 256MiB RAM is not enough for installing xen guest via VNC https://bugzilla.redhat.com/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=190680 ------- Additional Comments From greenrd(a)greenrd.org 2006-05-10 09:44 EST ------- I think it's impossible for an install to work with only 256MiB. The filesystem creation process uses tons of memory, for some reason. -- 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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[Bug 190680] 256MiB RAM is not enough for installing xen guest via VNC

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Please do not reply directly to this email. All additional comments should be made in the comments box of this bug report. Summary: 256MiB RAM is not enough for installing xen guest via VNC https://bugzilla.redhat.com/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=190680 ------- Additional Comments From kwade(a)redhat.com 2006-05-10 09:11 EST ------- There is a new section in the FC5 errata release notes that says: "At least 256 MiB of RAM for each guest, plus at least 256 MiB ram for the host" The directions you are referring to are for a standard installation, and the minimum rules must not be applied to Xen. Because I have to push up some other changes anyway, I'm adding a note in the Virtualization section to increase memory for the guest if you receive out of memory errors or as a troubleshooting step. -- 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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[Bug 190680] 256MiB RAM is not enough for installing xen guest via VNC

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Please do not reply directly to this email. All additional comments should be made in the comments box of this bug report. Summary: 256MiB RAM is not enough for installing xen guest via VNC https://bugzilla.redhat.com/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=190680 greenrd(a)greenrd.org changed: What |Removed |Added ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- AssignedTo|anaconda-maint- |relnotes(a)fedoraproject.org |list(a)redhat.com | QAContact|mikem(a)redhat.com |kwade(a)redhat.com -- 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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