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[Rick Stevens]

On 11/17/2010 12:03 PM, Johan Scheepers wrote:
> On 11/17/2010 07:38 PM, Rick Stevens wrote:
>> On 11/16/2010 12:10 PM, Johan Scheepers wrote:
>>> On 16/11/2010 21:21, Rick Stevens wrote:
>>>> On 11/16/2010 10:28 AM, Johan Scheepers wrote:
>>>>> Good day,
>>>>>
>>>>> I have ordered some RH 9 cd's.
>>>>
>>>> Red Hat 9 went end-of-life about four years ago, Johan. You really
>>>> need to go with Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 5.5 or 6.0.
>>>>
>>>> CentOS is also a good bet, as it's built from Red Hat's source RPMs and
>>>> is, essentially, identical (except for some branding, logos, etc.).
>>>> The kicker is...it's free! The only caveat is that there's a bit of a
>>>> lag between any updates from Red Hat and having them appear on CentOS
>>>> (as the CentOS gang has to grab the source code, change the branding
>>>> and stuff and rebuild them).
>>>>
>>>>> Done some home work on google.
>>>>> Some knowledge of debian squeeze and opensuse 11.3.
>>>>>
>>>>> Being a pensionar I do have the time to fiddle around with different
>>>>> distros.
>>>>
>>>> The "experimental hamster" for Red Hat is called "Fedora". That's
>>>> where all the heavy development is done. The latest RHEL 6 is based on
>>>> Fedora 12. The previous RHEL 5 was based on Fedora 6. The current
>>>> Fedora release is Fedora 14 (just came out a few weeks ago) and there
>>>> are still some teething pains with it.
>>>>
>>>> If you want the latest, get Fedora 14. Depending on your level of pain
>>>> tolerance, you may want to go with the more stable Fedora 13. If you
>>>> want TRUE stability, stick with RHEL or CentOS.
>>>>
>>>>> May need some assistance along the redhat way.
>>>>
>>>> I've been using all of them for about 15 years and I can help if
>>>> needed.
>>>> I'm also an assistant sysop for this forum, but you'll find me on the
>>>> Fedora user's list (users at lists.fedora.org) or the Fedora test list
>>>> (test at lists.fedora.org).
>>> Thanks.
>>> Busy downloading fedora 14 iso for cd.
>>> subscribed to users and laptop.
>>
>> Great! Now remember, Fedora 14 is absolute bleeding edge stuff. You
>> may have some stability issues, bugs and other things going on with
>> it as it is actively being developed. For that reason, you should grab
>> the LiveCD version first, burn it to a CD and boot it.
>>
>> When running from that CD you can play with Fedora, test it out and see
>> if it's what you're looking for and are comfortable with. If it is,
>> you CAN install a full-up F14 (Fedora 14) using the Web and that CD.
>> If you stick with Fedora, then yes, I'd join the Fedora list. Lots of
>> Fedora people over there and absolutely gobs of help available from
>> them.
>>
>> If you need stability and reliability, then go for either RHEL5 or 6
>> or the free CentOS versions. CentOS 5 is out, CentOS 6 soon will be
>> (once the CentOS boffins get a chance to change the branding on the
>> Red Hat source code).
>>
>> Welcome to the fold! As someone once said, "It's a great life once
>> you've weakened."
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> Downloaded fedora 14 live.
> Installed with one problem, samsung printer not installed.
> After updating, tried the printer again and it installed.
> mp3 playing not possible. Maybe there is a work around?

MP3 support isn't inherent in Fedora or Red Hat due to patent licensing
issues.  You have to install some plugins.  As the root user:

	# yum install gstreamer-plugins-ugly
	# yum install audacious-plugins-freeworld-mp3

The first is for Rhythmbox or Totem (gstreamer) players (which is what 
installs by default).  The second is if you use the Audacious player.

> I love the graphics.

Good!  And welcome to Fedora!
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