Category Archives: Fedora

Handle sun’s java with fedora core

Posted on 11. January 2011 by missing_link

go to http://java.sun.com/javase/downloads/index.jsp and download Java Runtime Environment (JRE) 6u2 (NOT the RPM). $ su – # yum -y install compat-libstdc++-33 # cd dir_java_downloaded_to # mv jre-6u2-linux-i586.bin /opt # cd /opt # chmod +x jre-6u2-linux-i586.bin # ./jre-6u2-linux-i586.bin # ln -s … Continue reading →

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FC6 Anaconda Kernel issue (i586/i686)

Posted on 11. January 2011 by missing_link

From: FedoraProject Anaconda installing the wrong architecture kernel in some systems. cpuspeed is not working for the same reason. This does not affect out of box functionality much but if you are compiling third party kernel drivers you might run … Continue reading →

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Install FC6 on Sony Vaio Picture Book PCG-C1MGP

Posted on 11. January 2011 by fsormok

Some guidance to save you from trouble with the installation… 1.) You have to use TWO cdrom’s: The one from SONY (this fucked up thing with the PCMCIA-Card) and a normal USB-CDROM 2.) Boot Install CD 1 with the SONY-CDROM … Continue reading →

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Speed up your boot time in Fedora – Enable/disable services

Posted on 11. January 2011 by missing_link

Priorities: L = Only laptops need this. D = Only Desktops need this. A = All need this! Keep it enabled. HR = Highly Recommended! But not absolutely needed. Better to keep enabled. R = Not needed at all but … Continue reading →

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