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==Sugar Learning Environment==
==Installing the Sugar Learning Environment==


'''Installing Sugar in Fedora - GUI method'''
'''Using the command line'''


Fedora 20's GNOME3 default graphical software installer tool fails to find Sugar, reportedly as Sugar is not considered to be an "application".
: In a terminal or console, enter this command line:
sudo yum install @sugar-desktop sugar-runner


[https://fedorahosted.org/yumex/ Yum Extender] finds Sugar by searching for "Groups".
'''Graphical user interface method'''


Yum Extender is the default graphical software installer tool in certain Ferdora Desktop Environments, for instance XFCE, and is found in ''Applications Menu -> Administration -> Yum Extender''.
: Fedora 20's default GNOME3 graphical software installer tool fails to find Sugar, reportedly as Sugar is not considered to be an "application".


If not installed, use the default software installer tool to search for and install ''yumex''. See also [http://www.yumex.dk/p/documnetation.htm YumEx documentation].
: [https://fedorahosted.org/yumex/ Yum Extender] finds Sugar by searching for "Groups".


Open Yum Extender. '' Package Filters'' are found on the line below the main search bar. Use the Package Filter buttons to select "Groups"
: Yum Extender is the default graphical software installer tool in certain Fedora Desktop Environments, for instance XFCE, and is found in ''Applications Menu -> Administration -> Yum Extender''.


The navigation pane on the left, now lists all Package Groups in alphbetical order.
: If not installed, use the default software installer tool to search for and install ''yumex''. See also [http://www.yumex.dk/p/documnetation.htm YumEx documentation].
Near the foot of the list, press the "+" to open "Sugar Desktop Environment".


This will reveal two "Groups". Place a check in the box for "Sugar Desktop Environment". Review the selection in the right hand pane.
: Open Yum Extender. ''Package Filters'' are found on the line below the main search bar. Use the Package Filter buttons to select "Groups".


At the foot of the Yum Extender window, "Install All" will mark all packages for installation.
: The navigation pane on the left, now lists all Package Groups in alphabetical order.
: Near the foot of the list, press the "+" to open "Sugar Desktop Environment".


Now press "Apply" to have all necessary packages and dependencies installed, together with a useful selection of Activities.
: This will reveal two "Groups". Place a check in the box for "Sugar Desktop Environment". Review the selection in the right pane.
: At the foot of the Yum Extender window, "Install All" will mark all packages for installation.


In order to be able to use ''Sugar-runner'', enter sugar-runner in the search field, press "Enter", mark it for installation and press "Apply".
: Now press "Apply" to have all necessary packages and dependencies installed, together with a useful selection of Activities.


: In order to be able to use ''Sugar-runner'', enter sugar-runner in the search field, press "Enter", mark it for installation and press "Apply".


Later (if desired) you can return to Yum Extender and install further packages within "Additional Sugar Activities"
: Later (if desired) you can return to Yum Extender and install further packages within "Additional Sugar Activities".




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:and any or all of the Sugar Activities. -->
:and any or all of the Sugar Activities. -->
'''Installing Sugar in Fedora - using the command line'''
In a terminal or console, enter this command line:
sudo yum install @sugar-desktop sugar-runner
   
   
'''Launching Sugar'''
'''Launching Sugar'''
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