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:'''<===[[Fedora_18|(Go to Fedora 18)''']]
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<span class="weblink">[[File:Fedora.jpg|link=http://fedoraproject.org/]]</span> {{Fedora Version Linkbar}}<br>
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==Fedora 19 anaconda installer==
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''Fedora and the Infinity design logo are trademarks of Red Hat, Inc.''
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*Test versions of f19 rawhide:
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; some of the older versions listed here ^ may be security risks- for archive purposes only
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:http://alt.fedoraproject.org/pub/alt/qa/20130122_f19rawhide-smoke1/
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::Boots to Console
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===f19 live Respins===
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:http://koji.fedoraproject.org/koji/taskinfo?taskID=4912340
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*updated f19 live.isos
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:http://kojipkgs.fedoraproject.org//work/tasks/2340/4912340/Fedora-19-Nightly-20130129.10-x86_64-Live-xfce.iso
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:http://alt.fedoraproject.org/pub/alt/live-respins/
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===How to Upgrade to f19 from f18===
 +
*1-)[https://fedoraproject.org/wiki/Upgrading_Fedora_using_yum#Fedora_18_-.3E_Fedora_19_.28pre_release_branched.29 Fedora Instructions]
 +
 
 +
*2-)Tested-install f18 from one of these files:
 +
:Default gnome install - this is fully updated due to netinstall
 +
:: http://alt.fedoraproject.org/pub/fedora/linux/releases/18/Fedora/x86_64/iso/Fedora-18-x86_64-netinst.iso
 +
:: http://alt.fedoraproject.org/pub/fedora/linux/releases/18/Fedora/x86_64/iso/Fedora-18-x86_64-netinst.iso
 +
 
 +
*Update to f19
 +
:Root terminal-2448 files
 +
yum distro-sync --releasever=19 --nogpgcheck --skip-broken
 +
[[File:F18-f19_distro-sync_upgrade.png|600px]]
 +
=====Credits=====
 +
*elad: (IRC GIMPNet #fedora-desktop)
 +
*adamw: #fedora-qa  03/28/2013
 +
 
 +
===Notes===
 +
====Install multiple Desktops====
 +
*Updated 05/20/2013
 +
[[File:F19-BetaTC4 netinstall software selection.png|800px]]
 +
::This screenshot is from an earlier Beta TC4 version
 +
*Boot f19 Beta-RC4 Netinstall x86_64
 +
:https://dl.fedoraproject.org/pub/alt/stage/19-Beta-RC4/Fedora/x86_64/iso/Fedora-19-Beta-x86_64-netinst.iso
 +
:Scroll down in the left column to Basic Desktop and choose the 4 Desktops listed in the right column.
 +
 
 +
====gnome-classic-session====
 +
* '''gnome-classic-session''' is a reprise of a psudo gnome2 desktop.
 +
:It is not installed by default in f19 desktop installs
 +
*In root terminal of gnome3:
 +
# yum install gnome-classic-session
 +
*Mate Desktop (see below) is another alternative to gnome3
 +
 
 +
====[http://mate-desktop.org/2013/04/02/mate-1-6-released/ mate 1.6 released]====
 +
:release announcement and features
 +
*In root terminal of gnome3:
 +
# yum install @mate-desktop
 +
=====[https://dl.fedoraproject.org/pub/alt/stage/19-Alpha-TC6/Fedora/x86_64/iso/Fedora-19-Alpha-TC6-x86_64-netinst.iso netinstall in f19 has 1.6.0 Mate]=====
 +
:Choose Mate in software selection in anaconda
 +
 
 +
====[https://fedoraproject.org/wiki/QA:Testcase_Boot_Methods_Pxeboot Pxeboot Install]====
 +
"boot Anaconda and install the system by direct kernel+initrd boot. That can be achieved either by using PXE boot or by booting the kernel directly in a virtual machine."
 +
 
 +
*PXE install booting in KVM
 +
::::::::::::::::::::::::A PXE boot menu
 +
[[File:Pxe1.png|550px]] [[File:Pxe2.png|400px]]
 +
=====Credits=====
 +
*spstarr #fedora-qa
 +
 
 +
 
 +
 
 +
===Soas-f19 Sugar on a Stick v9 Avocado===
 +
:[[File:SugaronastickAvocado-320px.png|120px|link=http://spins.fedoraproject.org/soas/#downloads]]
 +
::http://download.fedoraproject.org/pub/alt/releases/19/Spins/i386/Fedora-Live-SoaS-i686-19-1.iso
 +
::Updated 8/16/2013
 +
 
 +
:A Sugar on a stick version for f19 that boots and installs from a live cd to USB/HD/VirtualBox
 +
sugar 0.98.8
 +
fedora-release f19
 +
 
 +
 
 +
*'''Live CD boots''' directly into sugar
 +
::(Name______) (>Next) (Color_____) (>Done)
 +
::Goes to f3 Home screen
 +
:For Details go to:[[Tutorials/Introduction_to_the_Sugar_Interface | Introduction to the Sugar Interface]]
 +
 
 +
====Notes====
 +
 
 +
:"su" switches to root terminal [#____]
 +
*Install with "liveinst" in root sugar terminal
 +
:See Below
 +
 
 +
 
 +
====Soas-f19-img file====
 +
*Install with liveinst - "Custom formatting of USB"
 +
::'''4 GB EMTEC USB'''
 +
: / ext4 3 GB + swap 500 MB
 +
:Root password=sugarroot
 +
:user=sugar; password=sugaruser
 +
* Sugar name and color not set
 +
 
 +
=====Make '''.img file''' with dd=====
 +
'''NOTE''' Use mount command to confirm device name for mounted USB eg: /dev/sdb; /devsdc; /dev/sdd...etc
 +
:'''This is very important as you can distroy your hard disk if you use the wrong device name.'''
 +
dd if=/dev/sdb of=Soas-f19-i686.img bs=2M
 +
1850+1 records in
 +
1850+1 records out
 +
3880452096 bytes (3.9 GB) copied, 230.609 s, 16.8 MB/s
 +
 
 +
=====Write '''.img file''' with dd=====
 +
:This can be repeated as many times as needed for multiple duplication of USB's
 +
dd if=Soas-f19-i686.img of=/dev/sdb bs=2M
 +
=====Download=====
 +
:http://people.sugarlabs.org/Tgillard/Soas-f19-i686.img
 +
 
 +
====[[File:VirtualBox.png|30px]]SoaS VirtualBox Appliance====
 +
*Download and import this file into VirtualBox:
 +
:http://people.sugarlabs.org/Tgillard/fedora_live_SoaS_x86_524-DL.ova  781M
 +
*Root=sugarroot
 +
*User= sugar password= sugaruser
 +
:lightdm login will display
 +
;;;sugar
 +
:::Blank Bar (enter login: sugaruser)
 +
;;;sugar
 +
*Boots to (Name_____) and (Color_____) then f3 Home sugar screen
 +
=====How to add your user to the vboxusers group=====
 +
*'''Required to allow USB access to sugar'''
 +
:(This cannot be done from gnome or KDE users)
 +
sudo usermod -a -G vboxusers username
 +
:In this case it will be:
 +
sudo usermod -a -G vboxusers sugar
 +
 
 +
===Install to HD or USB/SD===
 +
*Installs with "liveinst"command in root; sugar-terminal
 +
:(hidden in the bottom of the '''list view''' of the F3 home view as '''terminal''')
 +
::'''list view''' is in top right corner of top bar; click on the icon (stacked horizontal lines)
 +
[[File:F19-soas-terminal.png|700px]]
 +
 
 +
===[[Fedora_19_sugar |Install Sugar-desktop 0.98.7 in another f19 desktop]]===
 +
 
 +
:Root terminal #
 +
yum install @sugar-desktop sugar-emulator
 +
*XO-hover menu: My Settings/ About my Computer
 +
[[File:F19-sugar-1png.png|600px]]
 +
* F3 (home)
 +
[[File:F19-sugar-home.png|600px]]
 +
* F1 Network Neighbourhood with XO-hover menu activated.
 +
[[File:F19-sugar-2.png|600px]]
 +
=====Activities=====
 +
*Most activities work
 +
*Not working:
 +
:ruler      27          https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=957194
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:Memorize  43          https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=957206
 +
:Physics    11          cursor freezes
 +
:Write      79          "failed to start"
 +
 
 +
=='''Fedora 19 anaconda installer'''==
 +
====Older version used for this tutorial====
 +
:No longer available to download
 +
::'''This section needs to be updated for Alpha TC3''' --[[User:Satellit|Satellit]] 09:13, 29 March 2013 (EDT)
 +
*http://kojipkgs.fedoraproject.org//work/tasks/2340/4912340/Fedora-19-Nightly-20130129.10-x86_64-Live-xfce.iso
 
::Boots fine and installs to VirtualBox
 
::Boots fine and installs to VirtualBox
 
:Installs to USB HD from dd usb
 
:Installs to USB HD from dd usb
Line 15: Line 155:
 
:log in to wireless AP in while running live CD  
 
:log in to wireless AP in while running live CD  
 
::Values will be added to install
 
::Values will be added to install
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===Welcome===
 
===Welcome===
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{{Note/note|check the box to set the keyboard to match your language selection if using non-uS keyboard}}
 
[[File:F19-1.png|500px]]
 
[[File:F19-1.png|500px]]
  
 
[[File:f19-2.png|500px]]
 
[[File:f19-2.png|500px]]
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===Main Hub===
 
===Main Hub===
 
[[File:f19-3.png|500px]]
 
[[File:f19-3.png|500px]]
 
===Date & Time===
 
===Date & Time===
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*NOTE: This function is now repeated in Gnome-initial-setup and initial-setup in f19 Alpha anaconda  04/25/2013
 
[[File:f19-4.png|500px]]
 
[[File:f19-4.png|500px]]
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===Installation Destination===
 
===Installation Destination===
 
[[File:f19-5.png|500px]]
 
[[File:f19-5.png|500px]]
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===Begin Installation===
 
===Begin Installation===
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:Enter root password
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*Enter root password
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:(Back 2 times)
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*Enter User and password (In f19 Alpha anaconda 04/25/2013)
 
:(Back 2 times)
 
:(Back 2 times)
 
:Installing
 
:Installing
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====[[Fedora_19_gnome-initial-setup| gnome-initial-setup]]====
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* screenshots
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====[[Fedora_19_KDE-initial-setup|initial-setup]]====
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* screenshots
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====[[Fedora_19#f19-Alpha_TC3|Enter root password and user with password]]====
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*click link ^ for details
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{{Note/note|set Timezone; then as you are installing; enter root password and user with password in anaconda if installing gnome3 using the anaconda included in f19 Beta.
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:gnome-initial-setup will then bypass these steps}}
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{{Note/note|Do NOT enter '''user''' in anaconda if installing gnome3 using the anaconda included in builds prior to f19 Alpha.
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:gnome-initial-setup will create the user.}}
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::BUG: https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=929289
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:If you enter a user in anaconda; you will have to create a 2nd user later.
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===References===
 
===References===
 
*[http://tflink.fedorapeople.org/criteria_display/ f19 Alpha Release Criteria]
 
*[http://tflink.fedorapeople.org/criteria_display/ f19 Alpha Release Criteria]
 +
*[https://fedoraproject.org/wiki/Anaconda Anaconda]
 +
:new write up on Anaconda Installer
 +
*https://fedoraproject.org/wiki/Anaconda/NewInstaller#Storage_workflow
 +
*[https://fedoraproject.org/wiki/User:Kevin/RawhideDraft Rawhide Info]
 +
:Draft version 04/11/2013
 +
*[https://fedoraproject.org/wiki/Bugs_and_feature_requests Bugs and feature requests]
 +
:Info on when and how to file a Bug
 +
*Koji build Repo: http://kojipkgs.fedoraproject.org/mash/bleed/x86_64/
 +
:Contains latest build .rpm files
 +
*Package Maintainers: https://fedoraproject.org/wiki/Join_the_package_collection_maintainers?rd=PackageMaintainers/Join
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*Testing secureboot with KVM: https://fedoraproject.org/wiki/Testing_secureboot_with_KVM
 +
====Sugar Test Cases for #fedora-qa====
 +
:http://wiki.sugarlabs.org/go/Fedora_19-sugar_test_cases
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====[http://pkgs.org/centos-6-rhel-6/epel-i386/sugar-0.88.1-1.el6.noarch.rpm.html sugar0.88 on CentOS 6]====
 +
*Early unsuccessful work to try to install sugar on CentOS
 +
:Too many missing dependencies
 +
====[https://live.gnome.org/SummerOfCode2013/Ideas gnome.org Summer Of Code2013 ideas]====
 +
 +
====[http://fedoraproject.org/wiki/Chromium Chromium]====
 +
:Fedora wiki page
 +
*mozzila certutil (from irc):
 +
"i tried to import the cacert.org root, mainly for use in chrome
 +
http://code.google.com/p/chromium/wiki/LinuxCertManagement
 +
chrome uses mozilla's nss database, but for some reason that isn't shared with firefox, so just
 +
importing in firefox doesn't work
 +
the trick is to set NSS_DEFAULT_DB_TYPE="sql" before running those commands from the chromium wiki page.
 +
chrome stores all the other certs somewhere else, though. the nss db was empty
 +
check your $home folder for .pki folder
 +
http://www.mozilla.org/projects/security/pki/nss/tools/certutil.html should also be a good read."
 +
 +
====Security Enhanced Linux====
 +
*[http://fedoraproject.org/wiki/SELinux SElinux]
 +
*[https://docs.fedoraproject.org/en-US/Fedora/13/html/Security-Enhanced_Linux/chap-Security-Enhanced_Linux-Confining_Users.html Confining Users]
 +
*[https://docs.fedoraproject.org/en-US/Fedora/13/html/Managing_Confined_Services/index.html Managing Confined Services]

Latest revision as of 08:07, 11 May 2019

Fedora.jpg Fedora® version page: 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 32 |
Fedora and the Infinity design logo are trademarks of Red Hat, Inc.

some of the older versions listed here ^ may be security risks- for archive purposes only

f19 live Respins

  • updated f19 live.isos
http://alt.fedoraproject.org/pub/alt/live-respins/

How to Upgrade to f19 from f18

  • 2-)Tested-install f18 from one of these files:
Default gnome install - this is fully updated due to netinstall
http://alt.fedoraproject.org/pub/fedora/linux/releases/18/Fedora/x86_64/iso/Fedora-18-x86_64-netinst.iso
http://alt.fedoraproject.org/pub/fedora/linux/releases/18/Fedora/x86_64/iso/Fedora-18-x86_64-netinst.iso
  • Update to f19
Root terminal-2448 files
yum distro-sync --releasever=19 --nogpgcheck --skip-broken

F18-f19 distro-sync upgrade.png

Credits
  • elad: (IRC GIMPNet #fedora-desktop)
  • adamw: #fedora-qa 03/28/2013

Notes

Install multiple Desktops

  • Updated 05/20/2013

F19-BetaTC4 netinstall software selection.png

This screenshot is from an earlier Beta TC4 version
  • Boot f19 Beta-RC4 Netinstall x86_64
https://dl.fedoraproject.org/pub/alt/stage/19-Beta-RC4/Fedora/x86_64/iso/Fedora-19-Beta-x86_64-netinst.iso
Scroll down in the left column to Basic Desktop and choose the 4 Desktops listed in the right column.

gnome-classic-session

  • gnome-classic-session is a reprise of a psudo gnome2 desktop.
It is not installed by default in f19 desktop installs
  • In root terminal of gnome3:
# yum install gnome-classic-session
  • Mate Desktop (see below) is another alternative to gnome3

mate 1.6 released

release announcement and features
  • In root terminal of gnome3:
# yum install @mate-desktop
netinstall in f19 has 1.6.0 Mate
Choose Mate in software selection in anaconda

Pxeboot Install

"boot Anaconda and install the system by direct kernel+initrd boot. That can be achieved either by using PXE boot or by booting the kernel directly in a virtual machine."

  • PXE install booting in KVM
A PXE boot menu

Pxe1.png Pxe2.png

Credits
  • spstarr #fedora-qa


Soas-f19 Sugar on a Stick v9 Avocado

SugaronastickAvocado-320px.png
http://download.fedoraproject.org/pub/alt/releases/19/Spins/i386/Fedora-Live-SoaS-i686-19-1.iso
Updated 8/16/2013
A Sugar on a stick version for f19 that boots and installs from a live cd to USB/HD/VirtualBox
sugar 0.98.8
fedora-release f19


  • Live CD boots directly into sugar
(Name______) (>Next) (Color_____) (>Done)
Goes to f3 Home screen
For Details go to: Introduction to the Sugar Interface

Notes

"su" switches to root terminal [#____]
  • Install with "liveinst" in root sugar terminal
See Below


Soas-f19-img file

  • Install with liveinst - "Custom formatting of USB"
4 GB EMTEC USB
/ ext4 3 GB + swap 500 MB
Root password=sugarroot
user=sugar; password=sugaruser
  • Sugar name and color not set
Make .img file with dd

NOTE Use mount command to confirm device name for mounted USB eg: /dev/sdb; /devsdc; /dev/sdd...etc

This is very important as you can distroy your hard disk if you use the wrong device name.
dd if=/dev/sdb of=Soas-f19-i686.img bs=2M
1850+1 records in
1850+1 records out
3880452096 bytes (3.9 GB) copied, 230.609 s, 16.8 MB/s
Write .img file with dd
This can be repeated as many times as needed for multiple duplication of USB's
dd if=Soas-f19-i686.img of=/dev/sdb bs=2M
Download
http://people.sugarlabs.org/Tgillard/Soas-f19-i686.img

VirtualBox.pngSoaS VirtualBox Appliance

  • Download and import this file into VirtualBox:
http://people.sugarlabs.org/Tgillard/fedora_live_SoaS_x86_524-DL.ova 781M
  • Root=sugarroot
  • User= sugar password= sugaruser
lightdm login will display
sugar
Blank Bar (enter login: sugaruser)
sugar
  • Boots to (Name_____) and (Color_____) then f3 Home sugar screen
How to add your user to the vboxusers group
  • Required to allow USB access to sugar
(This cannot be done from gnome or KDE users)
sudo usermod -a -G vboxusers username
In this case it will be:
sudo usermod -a -G vboxusers sugar

Install to HD or USB/SD

  • Installs with "liveinst"command in root; sugar-terminal
(hidden in the bottom of the list view of the F3 home view as terminal)
list view is in top right corner of top bar; click on the icon (stacked horizontal lines)

F19-soas-terminal.png

Install Sugar-desktop 0.98.7 in another f19 desktop

Root terminal #
yum install @sugar-desktop sugar-emulator
  • XO-hover menu: My Settings/ About my Computer

F19-sugar-1png.png

  • F3 (home)

F19-sugar-home.png

  • F1 Network Neighbourhood with XO-hover menu activated.

F19-sugar-2.png

Activities
  • Most activities work
  • Not working:
ruler 27 https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=957194
Memorize 43 https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=957206
Physics 11 cursor freezes
Write 79 "failed to start"

Fedora 19 anaconda installer

Older version used for this tutorial

No longer available to download
This section needs to be updated for Alpha TC3 --Satellit 09:13, 29 March 2013 (EDT)
Boots fine and installs to VirtualBox
Installs to USB HD from dd usb
dd if=Fedora-19-Nightly-20130129.10-x86_64-Live-xfce.iso of=/dev/sd(x) bs=2M
Use "mount" in terminal to see device name /dev/sd(x) x=b,c,d,,,
  • Annotated screen-shots 01/31/2013
Fedora-19-Nightly-20130129.10-x86_64-Live-xfce.iso
NOTE this is a live install so there are less options on the main hub
log in to wireless AP in while running live CD
Values will be added to install

Welcome

35px-Activity-write.png
check the box to set the keyboard to match your language selection if using non-uS keyboard

F19-1.png

F19-2.png

Main Hub

F19-3.png

Date & Time

  • NOTE: This function is now repeated in Gnome-initial-setup and initial-setup in f19 Alpha anaconda 04/25/2013

F19-4.png

Installation Destination

F19-5.png

full disk summary & options

F19-6.png

Installation Options

Partition Scheme

F19-8.png

Customize partition of the disks

F19-9.png

Manual Partitioning

F19-10.png

  • Automatic selected

F19-11.png

Customize

  • You can edit each partition for file type and label
  • IF 2 or more disks were selected in "Installation Destination" Raid would be available
(grub will be installed on the disk selected in set as boot device screen)

F19-11C.png

Finish partitioning

F19-12.png

Begin Installation

  • Enter root password
(Back 2 times)
  • Enter User and password (In f19 Alpha anaconda 04/25/2013)
(Back 2 times)
Installing

gnome-initial-setup

  • screenshots

initial-setup

  • screenshots

Enter root password and user with password

  • click link ^ for details
35px-Activity-write.png
set Timezone; then as you are installing; enter root password and user with password in anaconda if installing gnome3 using the anaconda included in f19 Beta.
gnome-initial-setup will then bypass these steps
35px-Activity-write.png
Do NOT enter user in anaconda if installing gnome3 using the anaconda included in builds prior to f19 Alpha.
gnome-initial-setup will create the user.
BUG: https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=929289
If you enter a user in anaconda; you will have to create a 2nd user later.

References

new write up on Anaconda Installer
Draft version 04/11/2013
Info on when and how to file a Bug
Contains latest build .rpm files

Sugar Test Cases for #fedora-qa

http://wiki.sugarlabs.org/go/Fedora_19-sugar_test_cases

sugar0.88 on CentOS 6

  • Early unsuccessful work to try to install sugar on CentOS
Too many missing dependencies

gnome.org Summer Of Code2013 ideas

Chromium

Fedora wiki page
  • mozzila certutil (from irc):
"i tried to import the cacert.org root, mainly for use in chrome
http://code.google.com/p/chromium/wiki/LinuxCertManagement
chrome uses mozilla's nss database, but for some reason that isn't shared with firefox, so just 
importing in firefox doesn't work
the trick is to set NSS_DEFAULT_DB_TYPE="sql" before running those commands from the chromium wiki page.
chrome stores all the other certs somewhere else, though. the nss db was empty
check your $home folder for .pki folder
http://www.mozilla.org/projects/security/pki/nss/tools/certutil.html should also be a good read."

Security Enhanced Linux

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