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FedoraForum.org Help Page
Welcome to the FedoraForum Help section.
This page provides some general advice and links to sites with help in various forms that you should find useful. The solutions to many common problems encountered by Fedora users are provided at these sites. Before posting a question in the Forum, review the listed help sites to see if your problem has been addressed.
Note that not all issues are covered in all guides and there's often more than one way to do things. You may have to read more than one guide and make up your own mind about which is best for your circumstances.
If you intend to proceed on to the Forums, then you should read the FedoraForum.org Guidelines. Reading this well-known guide to asking questions, or a shorter guide here, may also help.
Once in the forum, don't forget to check the Read This First and Guides and How-To Articles sections, and any sticky posts, first. And you're free to use FedoraForum's full keyword search function at any time.
New to Linux?
Perhaps Fedora is not the right Linux distribution for you. Whilst Fedora is a stable distribution, has some exciting features and can be mastered with a little perseverance, there are other distributions that are easier to learn if you have no prior Linux or Unix experience. A couple of our favourite "intro" distributions are PCLinuxOS and Mint Linux. In addition, if you're an absolute beginner, buying one of the many available books on Linux basics (and actually reading it!) will be of great assistance.
Already Familiar with Linux or Unix?
You can read about Fedora's philosophy and what makes it different here. Fedora is often described as cutting edge - packaging the latest stable developments and upstream improvements before other distributions. It is possible to groom Fedora for use in a mission critical environment, but if you value high reliability out-of-the-box and long lifecycle above the newest features, you may be better off with RHEL (commercial) or CentOS (free).
If Fedora is right for you then welcome aboard. We hope you enjoy the power and flexibility of Fedora as much as we do!
Ready to Install?
If you're new to Fedora, it's best to wait until the latest release has matured by two or three months - then, immediately after installation, you can update your entire system using the provided update tool. If the timing doesn't suit you, then consider installing the previous release instead - it will be supported for at least six months after the latest release has been out.
We recommend downloading Install Media (an .iso image) from a Fedora Project mirror near you or through bittorrent. Verify your selected .iso image after download using the SHA1SUM and, after burning, check the integrity of your media on first use (via the option provided on booting).
If you already have a Linux installation that supports Jigdo, you may prefer a re-spin from the Fedora Unity Project that includes updates.
Still Not Sure?
You can try out Fedora with a LiveCD without having to install to your hard drive. LiveCD's are available in the Live Media sections of the Fedora Project's download page and at most mirrors.
For the experienced: you can convert your LiveCD to a 'net install at any time.
Architecture
Whether trying out with a LiveCD or installing to hard drive, there's advice to help you choose the right architecture here and here.
Help Sites:
- Introduction to Linux
A very useful hands-on guide, geared toward new users as an exploration tour and getting started guide, where you can learn about Linux in general and test your knowledge with exercises.
- Fedora Basics FAQ
If you have decided to begin your Linux journey with Fedora after all, then this FAQ is a must.
- Unofficial Fedora FAQ
The Unofficial Fedora FAQ provides background information as well as help with a few common tasks and the most typical problems, plus installation of viewers, additional software and multimedia extras for Fedora releases since FC1.
- Fedora Project Documentation
The official documentation of the Fedora Project is a good place to look when seeking thorough or more detailed answers. Fedora Project documentation includes an Installation Guide, Release Notes and a Desktop User Guide. It is limited to Free and Open Source Software shipped with the distribution and does not address third-party additions such as codecs.
- Dangermouse's Auto-Installs
This site has automated install scripts in RPM package form for recent Fedora releases that address most of the add-ons and tasks that users request, such as multimedia programs and video drivers. There are also various guides, tips and tricks.
- Duli's EasyLife Scripts
This site has automated install scripts in RPM package form for recent Fedora releases that address common add-ons and setup tasks, in several languages.
- Unofficial Guide to Fedora
A very comprehensive guide and reference work covering most aspects of installing, configuring and administering Fedora releases - well worth reading even for prior Linux users.
- Fedora Solved
The how-to site of the Fedora Unity Project, which includes a range of problems and thorough, well-articulated solutions in an easy-to-browse format.
- MJMWired's Installation Guides
A useful step-by-step guide to installing Fedora since FC1 - including configuring common features and installing popular add-on applications. There is also a guide to configuring system services (daemons).
- Techotopia's Fedora Linux Essentials
This site provides an online book that addresses many aspects of installing and configuring Fedora including desktop, e-mail, networking, firewall, remote access, file-sharing, disk management, basic servers and virtualisation.
- Firewing1's Fedora How-To
A useful guide to installing and configuring video drivers, desktop effects and popular multimedia add-ons for Fedora releases since FC5.
- CSU Linux Systems Administration - Fedora 11 & Fedora 10
The California State University, Fresno, Linux Systems Administration Guide - detailed notes on Fedora installation and configuration, and a repository for the Enlightenment window manager.
- Fedora Tips and Tricks
A guide to some common issues in upgrading, installing and setting up Fedora, plus Linux on laptops.
- Fedora Wiki Guide
A guide to installation and post-installation actions for recent Fedora releases. This guide is under active development and all experienced Fedora users are free to contribute.
- My-Guides.net
A site that includes recent Fedora installation and configuration guides.
- Leigh's Compiz-Fusion Guide
A guide to setting up Compiz-Fusion on Fedora. The RPM packages are available here.
- Fedora Daily Package
Occasional explanatory articles on lesser known, but handy, features of Fedora - peruse when you have the time.
- LinuxQuestions.org
A wide-ranging online resource with its own forum and links to several other useful resources including reviews, FAQ, guides and hardware compatibility list.
- Linux.org
A not-for-profit, news and general information site covering a very wide range of Linux topics including books, the latest developments, usage examples and interesting projects.
- Google Linux
The optimised search engine for Linux material - powered by Google.
Thank you for using FedoraForum. We hope you enjoy your visit.
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