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== Desktop ==
- * There is now much improved look and feel for various international languages with a
new default Dejavu LGC font which replaces Bitstream vera
+ * This release has an improved look and feel for various international languages, with
a new default font. Refer to
http://fedoraproject.org/wiki/Fonts/DejaVu for more
information.
+
+ * Java Applets run by default in the Firefox web browser using `gcjwebplugin`.
Extensive backports of the latest GCJ runtime enable many of the latest Java programs like
'''Eclipse 3.2.2''', and fix various bugs, improving the
robustness and performance of applications like '''Azureus''' and
'''RSSOwl'''.
+ * Better visualization and eye candy is provided by the
'''Compiz''' window manager. '''Compiz'''
can take advantage of the AIGLX framework, provided in this release as part of
'''X.org 7.1'''. Upcoming features include a graphical method to
switch between the default '''Metacity''' window manager and
'''Compiz'''. For more information, refer to
http://fedoraproject.org/wiki/RenderingProject.
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http://fedoraproject.org/wiki/Fonts/DejaVu
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- * We feature the ability to run Java Applets by default in the Firefox web browser
using GCJwebplugin. We have done extensive backports of the latest GCJ runtime which helps
us run various other latest Java programs like Eclipse 3.2.2 and fixes various bugs in the
earlier release which would help applications like Azureus and RSSOwl perform better and
be more robust.
- * Better visualisation and eye candy is provided through the compiz window manager.
Compiz can take advantage of the AIGLX framework which is now provided as part of Xorg 7.1
release included in this version of Fedora. We have planned to include a graphical method
to switch between the default Metacity window manager and Compiz.
+ * This release features an update applet called `puplet` that provides user
notifications when software updates are available. For more information, refer to
http://fedoraproject.org/wiki/YumApplet.
-
http://fedoraproject.org/wiki/RenderingProject
+ * This release features the development versions of GNOME 2.15 and the general release
of KDE 3.5.3. GNOME 2.16, which will be part of Fedora Core 6, will feature a few
incremental improvements such as the '''Orca''' screenreader and
'''Alacarte''' menu editor.
- * We now feature a Fedora updater applet using yum called Pupplet that provides the
functionality of RHN applet in earlier releases.
+ * The Fedora Artwork Project is continuing its effort to replace the
'''Bluecurve''' icon set with a new one called
'''Echo'''. The window manager theme in GNOME has already been
replaced in an earlier release upstream by '''Clearlooks''', which
itself is based on the Bluecurve theme engine. More information is available at
http://fedoraproject.org/wiki/Artwork/EchoDevelopment.
-
http://fedoraproject.org/wiki/YumApplet
+ * This release includes Dogtail (
http://people.redhat.com/zcerza/dogtail/), which
provides a graphical test and automation framework for the desktop.
- * Development versions of GNOME 2.15 and the general release of KDE 3.5.3 is available.
GNOME 2.16 which will be part of Fedora Core 6 will feature a few incremental improvements
such as the Orca screenreader and Alacarte menu editor. Other improvements are already
part of the previous Fedora releases and this one too.
+ * This release features the '''GNUCash 2.0''' accounting
application, which provides major new features and interface improvements. For more
information, refer to
http://lists.gnucash.org/pipermail/gnucash-announce/2006-July/000069.html.
+ * '''Helix Player''' has been moved to Fedora Extras, since the
included '''Totem''' media player provides similar functionality.
'''Totem''' also uses the '''Gstreamer'''
media framework, which is used by other multimedia applications in Fedora Core. With
'''Gstreamer''', users can add support for additional codecs
easily to all included applications.
- * There is a ongoing to effort to the replace the Blue Curve icon set (The window
manager theme in GNOME was already replaced by upstream Clearlooks in a earlier release
itself which itself is based on the Blue Curve theme engine) with a new one called Echo
-
http://fedoraproject.org/wiki/Artwork/EchoDevelopment
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- *
Dogtail(http://people.redhat.com/zcerza/dogtail/) is included in this release that
provides a graphical test and automation framework for the desktop.
-
- * GNUCash 2.0 accountancy application which provides major new features and interface
improvements is included in this release.
-
http://lists.gnucash.org/pipermail/gnucash-announce/2006-July/000069.html
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- * Helix Player has been moved out of Fedora Core (into Fedora Extras) since we provide
the Totem media player that has a similar functionality. Totem also uses the Gstreamer
media framework. Gstreamer media framework that is used by rest of the multimedia
applications in Fedora Core makes it possible to add support for additional codecs easily
to all the applications included now.
== Performance ==
+ * All Fedora Core applications have been rebuilt using `DT_GNU_HASH`, which provides up
to a 50% performance boost on applications using dynamic linking. For more information,
refer to
http://lwn.net/Articles/192624/ and
http://sources.redhat.com/ml/binutils/2006-06/msg00418.html.
- * All the applications in Fedora Core using DT_GNU_HASH which provides upto 50% boost
on applications using dynamic linking.
-
http://lwn.net/Articles/192624/
-
http://sources.redhat.com/ml/binutils/2006-06/msg00418.html
+ * This release improves performance and manageability by splitting up package
dependencies in a much more granular way. Examples include `gnome-utils`, now split into
several packages; `php`, in which the command line binary has been split up from the CGI
executable; `beagle`, which no longer depends on '''Evolution''';
and `evince`, which no longer depends on the '''Nautilus''' file
manager.
+ * In this release, `yum` performance is extensively improved, using a new
implementation of the repository metadata parser in C.
- * Performance and manageability is now improved through the split up the package
dependencies in a much more granular way in this release. Examples of this include
Gnome-utils which has split up into several different packages and PHP where the command
line binary has been split up from CGI one. Also Beagle does not depend on Evolution and
Evince on Nautilus file manager anymore.
-
- * Yum performance is extensively improved using a new re-implementation of the
repository metadata parser in C language.
-
- * We have a new background service which caches and increases the performance of
network filesystems such as AFS and NFS. This is part of the ongoing CacheFS development
by Red Hat.
+ * A new background service caches and increases the performance of network filesystems
such as AFS and NFS. This service is part of the ongoing CacheFS development by Red Hat.
For more information, refer to
http://lwn.net/Articles/100321/
-
http://lwn.net/Articles/100321/
== System Administration ==
- * Fedora installer, Anaconda can now connect to Fedora Extras and any custom repository
and users can install applications from these repositories directly. We also support ipv6
in the installer now.
+ * The Fedora installer, '''Anaconda''', can now connect to
additional repositories such as Updates and Fedora Extras, and users can install
applications from these repositories directly. '''Anaconda'''
also now supports IPv6.
- * We have introduced a new virtualisation manager (virt-manager) which adds a graphical
management interface layer on top of Xen
+ * This release features a new virtualization manager, `virt-manager`, which adds a
graphical management interface layer on top of '''Xen'''.
+ * Red Hat continues its effort to increase the usability of SELinux by providing a
graphical troubleshooting tool. For details and screenshots, refer to
http://fedoraproject.org/wiki/SELinux/setroubleshoot. Dan Walsh explains the tool in his
blog at
http://danwalsh.livejournal.com/7212.html.
- * There is a ongoing Red Hat effort to increase the usability of SELinux by providing a
graphical trouble shooting tool. Details and screeshot at:
-
http://fedoraproject.org/wiki/SELinux/setroubleshoot
- Dan Walsh explains the tool in his blog at
http://danwalsh.livejournal.com/7212.html
+ * Fedora now features integrated smart card capabilities, for secure authentication out
of the box using the new Cool Key system.
+ * This release introduces a new tool, `lvm2-cluster`, for intuitively managing cluster
volumes.
- * Fedora now features integrated smart card capabilities for secure authentication out
of the box through our new Cool Key system.
-
- * We have introducing a new tool, lvm2-cluster for managing cluster volumes in a
intuitive manner.
== System Level Changes ==
- * There is no longer a separate kernel for SMP and UP. Install the one kernel and it
automagically detects your processor configuration and enables the proper bits for it.
+ * There are no longer separate kernels for SMP and UP. A single kernel now
automagically detects your processor configuration and enables the proper bits for it.
- * We now have better graphics capability through dynamic Xorg graphical subsystem
configuration.
+ * This release features better graphics capability through dynamic
'''X.org''' graphical subsystem configuration.
+ * This release supports Mac machines running the new Intel processors. For more
information, refer to
http://fedoraproject.org/wiki/FedoraOnMactel.
- * There is support for running Fedora on Mac in the new Intel processors.
-
http://fedoraproject.org/wiki/FedoraOnMactel
- * Better I18N support through SCIM input method which is now enabled by default for all
languages instead of just a few Asian locales as in the previous release. We have also
integrated support for more languages such as Sinhalase (Sri Lanka) and Oriya, Kannada and
Malayalam (India). We now provide a easy interface to switch the input methods using
im-chooser.
+ * This release includes better i18n support using the
'''SCIM''' input method. '''SCIM''' is
now enabled by default for all languages instead of just a few Asian locales as in the
previous release. This release also integrates support for more languages such as
Sinhalase (Sri Lanka) and Oriya, Kannada and Malayalam (India). Fedora now provides an
easy interface to switch the input methods using `im-chooser`.
+ * This Fedora release includes a completely rewritten and enhanced
`system-config-printer`, which uses the latest CUPS 1.2. For more information, refer to
http://fedoraproject.org/wiki/Printing/AdminToolOutline and
http://fedoraproject.org/wiki/Printing/AdminToolSpecifics.
- * There is a completely rewritten system-config-printer which uses the latest CUPS 1.2
with major enhancements.
-
http://fedoraproject.org/wiki/Printing/AdminToolOutline
+ * The '''GNOME 1.x''' legacy stack has been removed from Fedora
Core.
-
http://fedoraproject.org/wiki/Printing/AdminToolSpecifics
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- * We have unified the packaging guidelines and review process for both Fedora Core and
Fedora Extras repository. Fedora Core has switched to a new mock based system called Brew
which makes the build process more closer to the Fedora Extras system. All of this means a
more peer reviewed, uniform and consistent set of guidelines and process for developers
and end users.
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- * We have moved out the GNOME 1.x legacy stack out of Fedora Core.
== Road Map ==