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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 The comment on the change is: https://bugzilla.redhat.com/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=208992 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ To enable the fancy desktop effects, follow these steps: - 1. ''System => Preferences => More Preferences => Desktop Effects'' + 1. ''System => Preferences => Desktop Effects'' 1. Log out 1. Log back in. {{{compiz}}} should be enabled now.

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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 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Fedora Eclipse contains a patch to allow non-root users to make use of the Update Manager functionality for installing non-packaged plugins and features. Such plugins are installed in the user's home directory under the `.eclipse` directory. Please note, however, that these plugins do not have associated GCJ-compiled bits and may therefore run slower than expected. - = Proprietary Java Runtime Environments = + = Alterntaive Java Runtime Environments = - If you've tried Fedora's free offerings and they don't satisfy your needs, you may want to try a proprietary JRE. + If you've tried Fedora's free offerings and they don't satisfy your needs, you may want to try a alternative JRE. If you do install a proprietary JRE, there is a caveat when working 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, don't 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/Java" by ThomasFitzsimmons

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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 ThomasFitzsimmons: http://fedoraproject.org/wiki/Docs/Beats/Java ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ If you've tried Fedora's free offerings and they don't satisfy your needs, you may want to try a proprietary JRE. - For example, you could try installing Sun's JRE at http://java.com/en/download/manual.jsp . Please read its provided instructions for installation. To setup such for Java applets handling on Firefox and relevant internationalization support, please read JreOnFirefox. - If you do install a proprietary JRE, there is a caveat when working 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, don't 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/Java" by ThomasFitzsimmons

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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 ThomasFitzsimmons: http://fedoraproject.org/wiki/Docs/Beats/Java ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ = 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 `gcc` rpm. The README explains how to enable the plugin and the risks associated with doing so. + 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. = Fedora and the JPackage Java Packages =

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

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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 PaulWFrields: http://www.fedoraproject.org/wiki/Docs/Beats/ArchSpecific/PPC The comment on the change is: Editorial pass ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ == 64 KiB pages on 64-bit machines == - The PowerPC64 kernel now runs with a page size of 64 KiB, instead of 4 KiB which Fedora Core 5 and earlier used to use. The installer should reformat any swap partitions automatically during an upgrade. + The PowerPC64 kernel now runs with a page size of 64 KiB, instead of 4 KiB as used in Fedora Core 5. The installer should reformat any swap partitions automatically during an upgrade. == The Apple keyboard ==

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

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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 ThomasFitzsimmons: http://fedoraproject.org/wiki/Docs/Beats/Java ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 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 `gcc` rpm. The README explains how to enable the plugin and the risks associated with doing so. - One could also try to install Sun's JRE at http://java.com/en/download/manual.jsp . Please read its provided instructions for installation. To setup such for Java applets handling on Firefox and relevant internationalization support, please read JreOnFirefox. - = 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. @@ -50, +48 @@ Fedora Eclipse contains a patch to allow non-root users to make use of the Update Manager functionality for installing non-packaged plugins and features. Such plugins are installed in the user's home directory under the `.eclipse` directory. Please note, however, that these plugins do not have associated GCJ-compiled bits and may therefore run slower than expected. - = 64-bit JNI Libraries = + = Proprietary Java Runtime Environments = - The 64-bit JNI libraries shipped by default on x86_64 systems in Fedora Core and Extras will not run on 32-bit JREs. Either switch to a 64-bit java alternative, or install the 32-bit version of the packages, if available. To install a 32-bit version, use the following command: + If you've tried Fedora's free offerings and they don't satisfy your needs, you may want to try a proprietary JRE. + + For example, you could try installing Sun's JRE at http://java.com/en/download/manual.jsp . Please read its provided instructions for installation. To setup such for Java applets handling on Firefox and relevant internationalization support, please read JreOnFirefox. + + If you do install a proprietary JRE, there is a caveat when working 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, don't 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/Java" by ThomasFitzsimmons

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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 ThomasFitzsimmons: http://fedoraproject.org/wiki/Docs/Beats/Java ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ {{{ alternatives --config java alternatives --config javac - }}} - - = 64-bit JNI Libraries = - - The 64-bit JNI libraries shipped by default on x86_64 systems in Fedora Core and Extras will not run on 32-bit JREs. Either switch to a 64-bit java alternative, 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 - }}} - - Likewise, the 32-bit JNI libraries shipped by default on ppc64 systems will not run with a 64-bit JRE. To install the 64-bit version, use the following command: - {{{yum install <package_name>.ppc64 }}} = Handling Java Applets =

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

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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 ThomasFitzsimmons: http://fedoraproject.org/wiki/Docs/Beats/Java ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Fedora Eclipse contains a patch to allow non-root users to make use of the Update Manager functionality for installing non-packaged plugins and features. Such plugins are installed in the user's home directory under the `.eclipse` directory. Please note, however, that these plugins do not have associated GCJ-compiled bits and may therefore run slower than expected. + = 64-bit JNI Libraries = + + The 64-bit JNI libraries shipped by default on x86_64 systems in Fedora Core and Extras will not run on 32-bit JREs. Either switch to a 64-bit java alternative, 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 + }}} + + Likewise, the 32-bit JNI libraries shipped by default on ppc64 systems will not run with a 64-bit JRE. To install the 64-bit version, use the following command: + {{{yum install <package_name>.ppc64 + }}} +

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

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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 DavidWoodhouse: http://www.fedoraproject.org/wiki/Docs/Beats/ArchSpecific/PPC The comment on the change is: note 64KiB pages for ppc64 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 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. Additional space is also required for any user data, and at least 5% free space should be maintained for proper system operation. + + == 64 KiB pages on 64-bit machines == + + The PowerPC64 kernel now runs with a page size of 64 KiB, instead of 4 KiB which Fedora Core 5 and earlier used to use. The installer should reformat any swap partitions automatically during an upgrade. == The Apple keyboard ==

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

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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 CaiusChance: http://fedoraproject.org/wiki/Docs/Beats/Java ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 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 `gcc` rpm. The README explains how to enable the plugin and the risks associated with doing so. - One could try to install Sun's JRE at http://java.com/en/download/manual.jsp . Please read its provided instructions for installation. To setup such for Java applets handling on Firefox and relevant internationalization support, please read JreOnFirefox. + One could also try to install Sun's JRE at http://java.com/en/download/manual.jsp . Please read its provided instructions for installation. To setup such for Java applets handling on Firefox and relevant internationalization support, please read JreOnFirefox. = Fedora and the JPackage Java Packages =

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