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This guide is my personal configuration of Fedora Core 3. I put this page together to provide some common installation tips that I would hope other people would find useful. Keep in mind this works for me, so take care in doing proper backups to critical files whenever trying something.
Obtain the Fedora Core 3 cd images or DVD image from a Fedora mirror and burn to CD's or DVD. Boot from the first disk.
I did a Custom Install of Fedora Core 3.
Install and reboot. For the first boot:
11 November 2004
* I duplicate the entry first entry and remove 'rhgb' which prevents the
Graphical Boot Loader from running. (Or you can remove the RPM above).
* I add the 'vga=788' to give a larger text console at boot.
* I needed the 'hdc=noprobe', since the 2.4.20 kernel and newer seem to have a
problem detecting that I have NO hdc disk.
* Fedora Core 2 and newer have Security Enhanced Linux (selinux). You can
add 'selinux=0' to force disable selinux. (Or you can disable it in the
installation above).
* You may remove 'quiet' if you would like to see the kernel boot information.
* If you put a 3 at the end of the 'kernel' line you can force grub to boot
into runlevel 3.
* [Strongly Recommended] - Remove 'hiddenmenu' to see the Grub boot menu at
boot time. This may come in handy during a problem.
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edited /boot/grub/grub.conf:
hiddenmenu
title Fedora Core (2.6.9-1.667)
root (hd0,9)
kernel /boot/vmlinuz-2.6.9-1.667 ro root=LABEL=/1 rhgb quiet
initrd /boot/initrd-2.6.9-1.667.img
title Fedora Core (2.6.9-1.667)
root (hd0,9)
kernel /boot/vmlinuz-2.6.9-1.667 ro root=LABEL=/1 quiet
initrd /boot/initrd-2.6.9-1.667.img
12 March 2005 http://www.nvidia.com/object/linux_display_archive.html The currently available version is the 1.0-7167 driver from Nvidia. Login as root to text console(or F2,F3,F4) disable X-server, install driver, re-enable X-server: [root@charon ~]# init 3 (just hit enter if the prompt does not return) [root@charon ~]# sh NVIDIA-Linux-x86-1.0-7167-pkg1.run EDIT /etc/X11/xorg.conf (see below) [root@charon ~]# modprobe nvidia NVRM: loading NVIDIA Linux x86 NVIDIA Kernel Module 1.0-7167 Fri Feb 25 09:08:22 PST 2005 [root@charon ~]# init 5 Note: A reboot is recommended, but may NOT be required. If you had a previous Nvidia driver installed, it is recommended that you reboot to RESTART the udev system. Changes to /etc/X11/xorg.conf ection "Module" add (if not already there): Load "glx" comment out (add # in front of them, if they are there): #Load "dri" #Load "GLcore" ("glx" and "dri" were there for me, "GLcore" was not) Section "Device" change from: Driver "nv" to: Driver "nvidia" -------------------- The 1.0-7167 driver seems to properly work with udev. PROBLEM: (for version 1.0-6629 and older) The new udev included in FC3 prevented the nvidia module from loading automatically. The Recommended Fix: # cp -a /dev/nvidia* /etc/udev/devices # chown root.root /etc/udev/devices/nvidia* Only if above does NOT work EDIT /etc/rc.local ADD the following to the END of the file: /sbin/modprobe nvidia -------------------- Other Kernel Issues: If you update your kernel the NVidia driver must be re-installed to match the new kernel. Most all information available from Nvidia. Read more: http://www.nvidia.com/object/linux.html
4 November 2004 ALSA now comes standard in Fedora Core. The 2.6 kernel includes ALSA. FC3 should properly detect almost every sound card. No additional configuration changes should be required. Note: I was having some difficulty with my onboard sound system. To correct this I had to run a mixer (alsamixer, kmix, or gnome-volume-control) and select ALSA Mixer settings and find: VIA DXS, there are 4 of them. I had to increase the both the 1rst and 2nd to MAX to get sound to work correctly. Also make sure to check if your PCM and Master volumes are NOT MUTED. My sound: Analog Devices AD1980 / VIA 8235 ALSA driver: via82xx Mainboard: Asus A7V8X-X, VIA KT400 chipset
10 November 2004 http://heidelberg.freshrpms.net/rpm.html?id=402 Get: xmms-mp3-1.2.10-9.1.1.fc3.fr.i386.rpm Run: rpm -ivh xmms-mp3-1.2.10-9.1.1.fc3.fr.i386.rpm Run xmms: Options > Preferences > Audio I/O Plugins MPEG Layer 1/2/3 Placeholder Plugin [lib_rhmp3.so] ==> Uncheck [ ] Enable Plugin Apply If you want the XMMS status plugin for Gnome, go here: http://newrpms.sunsite.dk/apt/redhat/en/i386/fc3/RPMS.newrpms/xmms-status-plugin-1.0-2.rhfc3.nr.i386.rpm Get: xmms-status-plugin-1.0-2.rhfc3.nr.i386.rpm Run: rpm -ivh xmms-status-plugin-1.0-2.rhfc3.nr.i386.rpm Restart xmms: Options > Preferences > General Plugins Status Docklet Plugin 1.0 [libstatusdocklet.so] ==> Check [ ] Enable Plugin Apply
11 May 2004 http://corefonts.sourceforge.net/ You have to make the RPM, to speed things up I've created the RPM: msttcorefonts-1.3-4.noarch.rpm (as root) # rpm -ivh msttcorefonts-1.3-4.noarch.rpm # /etc/init.d/xfs restart (or just log out and log back in, reboot not required) If you are NOT running 'xfs' service then you do not need to restart it. |
11 November 2004 For more information on managing services in Fedora: https://www.mjmwired.net/resources/mjm-fedora-manage-services.html To see what services you have running: # service --status-all | grep running Run 'serviceconf', edit running services for runlevel 5 *AND* 3, do not touch the others. Be careful, do not disable things that you're not sure if need or if you don't know what they are. apmd Is used by some laptops. If your computer supports ACPI, then 'apmd' is probably not needed. cron, atd, anacron These are schedulers, it is recommended you keep at least 1 (cron) running, especially if you keep your computer running for long periods of time. cpuspeed Changes your CPU speed to save power. Many laptop CPU's might use this. (AMD PowerNow, Transmetta, Intel SpeedStep, Athlon-64?) cupsd, cups-config-daemon Used for printing. gpm This is the console mouse pointer (no graphics). Leave on for runlevel 3, but probably not needed for runlevel 5. iptables Not needed if you use a hardware firewall (D-Link, Netgear, etc). isdn I do not use this hardware. mdmonitor I do not have a Software RAID. nfs,nfslock I do not use NFS. This network file sharing for Unix/Linux. rpcgssd, rpcidmapd, rpcsvcgssd Used for NFS v4. If do not have other Unix/Linux machines this unneeded. pcmcia Used on laptops. sendmail Most people do not need a mail transport agent. If you check your mail on the web (hotmail/yahoo) or you use a mail program (imap/pop) you do not need sendmail. sshd SSH allows other people to log into your computer from another computer on your network. This is not needed if you have no other computers. mDNSResponder, nifd This is part of zeroconf and is useful for detecting devices and their names on local network without a DNS server. Some devices support this feature as well as Apple OS X. DO NOT DISABLE THE FOLLOWING (unless you know what you are doing). acpid, haldaemon, dbus-daemon-1, klogd, network, portmap, syslogd, xinetd
04 November 2004 http://macromedia.mplug.org/ Current Version: 7.0.25 (05/27/2004) RPM Version: 7.0.25-1 (05/27/2004) Fedora Core 2 flash-plugin (apt, yum rpm) file: flash-plugin-7.0.25-1.i386.rpm [root@charon root]# rpm -ivh flash-plugin-7.0.25-1.i386.rpm Preparing... ########################################### [100%] 1:flash-plugin ########################################### [100%] Registering flashplayer as a XPCOM component in /usr/lib/mozilla-1.7.3 Registering flashplayer as a XPCOM component in /usr/lib/firefox-0.10.1 Setup is complete. Make sure you are logged into the X server (init 5, runlevel 5) and do not have Mozilla open when you install the RPM. Make sure to (read) accept the agreement.
12 July 2004 Fedora Core 2 had a slowdown with IPV6. According to Mozilla bug report below, newer versions of Mozilla should be fine. I chose to disable IPV6 anyways in FC3. The following information was FC2: ---- FC2 by default uses IPV6. This causes serious slow down in DNS queries. To disable IPV6: As root, you must add the line: "alias net-pf-10 off" (without quotes) to the end of your /etc/modprobe.conf file. -OR- Quick solution: [root@charon fc3]# echo "alias net-pf-10 off" >> /etc/modprobe.conf A reboot is required. More info: DNS lookups under Fedora Core 2 Mozilla bug report 239358
10 April 2005 URL: http://java.sun.com/j2se/1.5.0/download.jsp Choose: JRE 5.0 Update 2 includes the JVM technology The J2SE Runtime Environment (JRE) allows end-users to run Java applications. More info... Download JRE 5.0 Update 2 Choose: Linux Platform RPM in self-extracting file (j2re-1_4_2_06-linux-i586-rpm.bin, 13.24 MB) run: [root@charon ~]# sh jre-1_5_0_02-linux-i586-rpm.bin [root@charon ~]# rpm -ivh jre-1_5_0_02-linux-i586.rpm [root@charon ~]# ln -s /usr/java/jre1.5.0_02/plugin/i386/ns7/libjavaplugin_oji.so /usr/lib/mozilla/plugins/libjavaplugin_oji.so
18 January 2004 Settings, for EVERY user: EDIT /etc/X11/Xresources ADD at the END: xterm*visualBell: true xterm*background: Black xterm*foreground: Wheat xterm_color*background: Black xterm_color*foreground: Wheat xterm*scrollBar: true
11 May 2004 Settings, for EVERY user: EDIT /etc/bashrc ADD to the END of the file: # alias interactive alias rm='rm -i' alias cp='cp -i' alias mv='mv -i' These prevent common errors of deleting or overwriting files.
11 December 2004 EDIT /etc/samba/smb.conf Set your Windows Workgroup name in [global] section. Added shares at the end of the file: [media] path = /mnt/media public = yes writable = no [work] path = /mnt/work public = yes writable = yes If 'writable' the location need to be writable in Linux first. Example: NTFS is not writable in Linux. If home data (all work in /home/username) is to be accessible, then set 'browseable = yes' under [homes] (~line 188). Run samba check for errors: /etc/init.d/smb start Use chkconfig or serviceconf to enable samba (smb) in both runlevels 3 and 5. [root@charon samba]# chkconfig --list smb smb 0:off 1:off 2:off 3:off 4:off 5:off 6:off [root@charon samba]# chkconfig --level 35 smb on [root@charon samba]# chkconfig --list smb smb 0:off 1:off 2:off 3:on 4:off 5:on 6:off Add users who can access these shares with the 'smbpasswd' command. This does NOT match your Linux password. This should be the login name and password you use from Windows when accessing your Linux computer. [root@charon samba]# smbpasswd -a username New SMB password: Retype new SMB password: Added user username. Restart Samba for every change to users/passwords or 'smb.conf' [root@charon samba]# /etc/init.d/smb restart Shutting down SMB services: [ OK ] Shutting down NMB services: [ OK ] Starting SMB services: [ OK ] Starting NMB services: [ OK ]
11 November 2004 Either recompile your kernel for NTFS read support. (Hard) Or obtain the matching the proper kernel module. Again make sure you have the correct version (example similar to: 2.6.9-1.667). Use the 'uname -rm' command for more information. Go to http://www.linux-ntfs.org/content/view/130/66/ for the module/rpm. Go to http://www.linux-ntfs.org/content/view/127/63/ for the instructions. [root@charon root]# uname -rm 2.6.9-1.667 i686 I selected '2.6.9-1.667' 'i686' for my Athlon-XP computer. Both parts MUST match. [root@charon ~]# rpm -ivh kernel-module-ntfs-2.6.9-1.667-2.1.20-0.fc.1.2.i686.rpm Preparing... ########################################### [100%] 1:kernel-module-ntfs-2.6.########################################### [100%] To allow access to NTFS partitions you must (1) check how many partitions you have, (2) create mount points, (3) mount partitions, and (4) update fstab to mount at next boot. Check Partitions Check how many NTFS partitions you have: [root@charon ~]# fdisk -lu /dev/hda | grep NTFS /dev/hda1 * 63 16771859 8385898+ 7 HPFS/NTFS /dev/hda2 16771860 33543719 8385930 7 HPFS/NTFS /dev/hda3 33752628 67312349 16779861 7 HPFS/NTFS Usually the first will be C drive, next D, etc. Create Mount Points Instead of /media/, you can also use /mnt/, both will work, but make sure to make the correct edits in all places. [root@charon ~]# cd /media/ [root@charon media]# mkdir c_drive [root@charon media]# mkdir d_drive [root@charon media]# mkdir e_drive You don't have to use these names, if you prefer to creat folders such as movies, documents, or winxp, any name will work (without spaces). Mount Partitions Run 'man mount' to fully explain what "-r -o umask=0222" does. [root@charon media]# mount /dev/hda1 /media/c_drive/ -t ntfs -r -o umask=0222 [root@charon media]# mount /dev/hda2 /media/d_drive/ -t ntfs -r -o umask=0222 [root@charon media]# mount /dev/hda3 /media/e_drive/ -t ntfs -r -o umask=0222 Update /etc/fstab Open '/etc/fstab' in an editor and add these lines to the END of the file: /dev/hda1 /media/c_drive ntfs ro,defaults,umask=0222 0 0 /dev/hda2 /media/d_drive ntfs ro,defaults,umask=0222 0 0 /dev/hda3 /media/e_drive ntfs ro,defaults,umask=0222 0 0
12 November 2004 Download RealPlayer 10.0 GOLD: http://www.real.com/linux/ Select: "Download RPM Package" NOTE: If you have RealPlayer 8 or older installed please read Fedora Core 2 - RealPlayer. NOTE: You can have both HelixPlayer and RealPlayer installed, however I strongly recommend using RealPlayer over HelixPlayer. Check for HelixPlayer: [root@charon fc3]# rpm -q HelixPlayer HelixPlayer-1.0.1.gold-6 Uninstall HelixPlayer: [root@charon fc3]# rpm -e HelixPlayer Install RealPlayer 10 GOLD: [root@charon fc3]# rpm -ivh RealPlayer10GOLD.rpm Preparing... ########################################### [100%] 1:RealPlayer ########################################### [100%] (IF NECESSARY) Reset Mozilla/Firefox Plugin Cache. This must be done for EVERY user. Mozilla: # rm ~/.mozilla/pluginreg.dat FireFox: # rm ~/.mozilla/firefox/pluginreg.dat RealPlayer/HelixPlayer Forums: https://helixcommunity.org/forum/?group_id=154
06 November 2004 EDIT /etc/sysconfig/desktop Default Login to KDE: Fedora by default makes everyone login to Gnome. If you prefer everyone to login to KDE by default. CHANGE from DESKTOP="GNOME" to: DESKTOP="KDE" KDE Login Manager: Fedora by default uses the Gnome Login Manager (gdm). If you prefer to use the KDE Login Manager (kdm). ADD the line: DISPLAYMANAGER="KDE" Changing Preferences: You can change the preferences for login managers. For Gnome/gdm: Run 'gdmsetup' For KDE/kdm: Run the KDE Control Center > System Administration > Login Manager.
29 December 2004 Fedora no longer ships with the kernel-source RPM. You must install it separately. This is NOT needed unless you wish to re-compile your kernel. The default kernel source can be found through any mirror. Look in the directory "/3/i386/os/SRPMS/". An example from Fedora: http://download.fedora.redhat.com/pub/fedora/linux/core/3/i386/os/SRPMS/ Select: kernel-2.6.9-1.667.src.rpm 02-Nov-2004 16:05 38.4M Install: [root@charon ~]# rpm -ivh kernel-2.6.9-1.667.src.rpm 1:kernel ########################################### [100%] Set it up: [root@charon ~]# rpmbuild -bp --target=noarch /usr/src/redhat/SPECS/kernel-2.6.spec The source files will be properly located in '/usr/src/redhat/BUILD/kernel-2.6.9' This is clearly explained in the Fedora Core 3 Release Notes. For further information to Compile a custom kernel. Please read my FC3 Kernel Notes.
15 March 2005 Due to a bug in udev released with Fedora Core 3. Symlinks to CD-ROM's and DVD-ROM's were not being set up properly. To fix, obtain a newer version of 'udev'. You can update 'udev' through 'yum'. Check your version of 'udev': [mirandam@charon ~]$ rpm -q udev udev-039-10.FC3.5 Fedora Core 3 installs: 039-8.FC3 06-Dec-2004 update: 039-10.FC3.5 16-Dec-2004 update: 039-10.FC3.6 15-Mar-2005 update: 039-10.FC3.7 http://download.fedora.redhat.com/pub/fedora/linux/core/updates/3/i386/ # rpm -Uvh udev-039-10.FC3.7.i386.rpm A reboot is required. Note: If your drives are not being detected you can force udev to make the links for each drive. Only necessary if Fedora or udev does NOT automatically make the links. First Determine the Device. # dmesg | grep CD or # dmesg | grep DVD or # dmesg | grep ROM Example - The device is /dev/hdc [root@charon ~]# dmesg | grep ROM hdc: SONY CD-RW CRX320E, ATAPI CD/DVD-ROM drive /dev/cdrom should point to CD-ROM device. /dev/dvd should point to DVD-ROM device. [root@charon ~]# cd /etc/udev/devices/ [root@charon devices]# ln -s hdc cdrom (creates the link for CD) [root@charon devices]# ln -s hdc dvd (link for DVD) A reboot is required. If you ONLY have 1 drive, make 'dvd' and 'cdrom' point to the same device. If you have 2 drives make sure 'cdrom' points to the drive you want to play/rip CD's, and 'dvd' points to the drive you want to watch/rip DVD's.
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