I installed Fedora Core 3...

RIV@NVX · Nov 22, 2004, 09:12 PM

...and I just have one word - AWESOME! This thing is actually USABLE! I installed Real Player RPM without a hitch (like wow! I actually installed an application in Linux) and I downloaded VLC (for FC2, but I hope it will work) and I'm trying it next time I log in.

So, what's the good thing:
- almost everything works (sound, 2d graphics (3d is really slow... I can't even play Tux racer normally), mouse, you name it)
- dual boot works without a hitch
- partitioning can't be any simpler
- installs relatively quickly
- package selection is very simple
- GNOME 2.8 is really nice and I actually like it more then KDE now
- OpenOffice.org has cool icons

What isn't so good:
- refresh rate won't go over 85Hz (works under windows) - set the correct monitor and the correct gfx card and xfree86.config says up to 160Hz sync supported - any suggestions?
- my ISDN card won't work: it runs a wizard, I select the correct model from the list, but it doesn't work; why I can't select the one that installation has detected and just create new connection for it?)
- I can't play audio CDs (it just says access error or reading error; WAV/MP3 work if I install proper codec (well, RealPlayer plays them))
- multichannel sound won't work (but I can live without it)
- apps are sometimes crashy (well, I can handle that)

I would like to know:
- how to read FAT/NTFS disks (is it possible at all) ?
- how to set up networking with Windows PCs (is it possible at all) ?
- how to install WINE (RPM, perhaps) ;-) ?

Also:
- are there any ATI beta linux drivers that work with X.org 6.8 (and if not, are there any planned) ?

I said a year or two ago that sometime in the future Linux will be my primary OS... even I'm still a Linux newbie, it seems that with this simplicity of FC3 it could happen in less then a year...

Scar_T · Nov 23, 2004, 01:28 AM

What accelerator card do you have?

And your questions:

a) You need to mount the partitions with mount commad.
b) It's possible to do it, install samba package and configure it (it's really easy indeed)
c) I don't know if wine is in the fedora installation discs, but you can download it from http://www.winehq.com/site/download.

If you need more help just ask for it

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RIV@NVX · Nov 23, 2004, 03:33 PM

First, thanks for your response.

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Originally Posted by Scar_T

What accelerator card do you have?

Radeon 9600 (some Sapphire OEM model, clocked 400/230). Monitor is Samsung SyncMaster 959NF. Do I need some aditional drivers?

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And your questions:
a) You need to mount the partitions with mount commad.

A bit more details, if possible...

and where do I type the commands (where is some kind of "Run" dialog or a console?

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b) It's possible to do it, install samba package and configure it (it's really easy indeed)

OK, I will look around for it. Will I be able to do some linux - windows gaming with Wine and Samba? Will I be able to acess files on computers running Windows with FAT/NTFS drives?

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c) I don't know if wine is in the fedora installation discs, but you can download it from http://www.winehq.com/site/download.

Coooool, I will try FC2 package and see if it works (well, it worked in the case of libraries for VLC, so...

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If you need more help just ask for it

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Well, I'm still trying to figure out how to make ISDN card work and how to play audio CDs; any ideas about this?

RCAS · Nov 23, 2004, 07:45 PM

ATI Drivers with support for the new X.Org will be out by this month end, maybe first two weeks of next month, just wait a bit.

RIV@NVX · Nov 23, 2004, 09:58 PM

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Originally Posted by RCAS

ATI Drivers with support for the new X.Org will be out by this month end, maybe first two weeks of next month, just wait a bit.

That sounds really promising! Where did you get that information?

RCAS · Nov 23, 2004, 11:12 PM

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Originally Posted by RIV@NVX

That sounds really promising! Where did you get that information?

In an Interview with ATI PR and Matthew Tippett.

UberLord · Nov 26, 2004, 02:59 PM

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Originally Posted by RIV@NVX

I would like to know:
- how to read FAT/NTFS disks (is it possible at all) ?

http://linux-ntfs.sourceforge.net/rpm/instructions.html

No_Style · Nov 27, 2004, 05:55 AM

Fedora Core is great~ I guess. I use Linux at school (RH7.3, don't ask why we're not using FC2).. I tried RH9 as a desktop and was pretty good. I installed RTCW for it~ I got about 50% the performance compared to Windows, but it was alright.

Linux is getting easier and easier to use with distros like Fedora Core, but still has a long ways to go to reach the ease of use of Mac OS or Windows.

sircave · Nov 27, 2004, 09:21 AM

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So, what's the good thing:
- almost everything works (sound, 2d graphics (3d is really slow... I can't even play Tux racer normally), mouse, you name it)
- dual boot works without a hitch

Were you dual booting Fedora Core II before your upgrade or a different distro? And if it was FC2, how was it working before your upgrade? Also, does it have a lot of bugs?

RIV@NVX · Nov 29, 2004, 09:58 PM

I didn't have any Linux before, and I always prefer doing a clean install... I know only that dual booting works together with WinXP SP2.

TJ- · Dec 9, 2004, 02:04 PM

just about to install fedora 3, got it from a computer mag with step by step installiton ....

hope all works out...

sircave · Dec 10, 2004, 10:07 AM

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just about to install fedora 3, got it from a computer mag with step by step installiton ....

Which magazine? And how many cds are we talking about here?

TJ- · Dec 10, 2004, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by sircave

Which magazine? And how many cds are we talking about here?

a.p.c mag.. come with a dvd with 4 iso images you have to burn onto cd... but im having trouble installing the damn thing...

sircave · Dec 10, 2004, 01:03 PM

what's wrong?

TJ- · Dec 10, 2004, 01:35 PM

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Originally Posted by sircave

what's wrong?

http://www.hardwareheaven.com/linux-operating-systems/63469-fedore-core-3-install-problem.html

still tring to work it out...

u live in australia???

Nov 22, 2004, 09:12 PM	#1
RIV@NVX Freedom is a feature. Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Croatia, Rijeka Posts: 4,476 Rep Power: 0 System Specs	I installed Fedora Core 3... ...and I just have one word - AWESOME! This thing is actually USABLE! I installed Real Player RPM without a hitch (like wow! I actually installed an application in Linux) and I downloaded VLC (for FC2, but I hope it will work) and I'm trying it next time I log in. So, what's the good thing: - almost everything works (sound, 2d graphics (3d is really slow... I can't even play Tux racer normally), mouse, you name it) - dual boot works without a hitch - partitioning can't be any simpler - installs relatively quickly - package selection is very simple - GNOME 2.8 is really nice and I actually like it more then KDE now - OpenOffice.org has cool icons What isn't so good: - refresh rate won't go over 85Hz (works under windows) - set the correct monitor and the correct gfx card and xfree86.config says up to 160Hz sync supported - any suggestions? - my ISDN card won't work: it runs a wizard, I select the correct model from the list, but it doesn't work; why I can't select the one that installation has detected and just create new connection for it?) - I can't play audio CDs (it just says access error or reading error; WAV/MP3 work if I install proper codec (well, RealPlayer plays them)) - multichannel sound won't work (but I can live without it) - apps are sometimes crashy (well, I can handle that) I would like to know: - how to read FAT/NTFS disks (is it possible at all) ? - how to set up networking with Windows PCs (is it possible at all) ? - how to install WINE (RPM, perhaps) ;-) ? Also: - are there any ATI beta linux drivers that work with X.org 6.8 (and if not, are there any planned) ? I said a year or two ago that sometime in the future Linux will be my primary OS... even I'm still a Linux newbie, it seems that with this simplicity of FC3 it could happen in less then a year... __________________ -- Vedran

Nov 27, 2004, 05:55 AM	#8
No_Style Styleless Wonder Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Ottawa, Ontario Posts: 6,034 Rep Power: 0	Fedora Core is great~ I guess. I use Linux at school (RH7.3, don't ask why we're not using FC2).. I tried RH9 as a desktop and was pretty good. I installed RTCW for it~ I got about 50% the performance compared to Windows, but it was alright. Linux is getting easier and easier to use with distros like Fedora Core, but still has a long ways to go to reach the ease of use of Mac OS or Windows. __________________ "The Best Style Is No Style" Specifications Here

Nov 29, 2004, 09:58 PM	Thread Starter #10
RIV@NVX Freedom is a feature. Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Croatia, Rijeka Posts: 4,476 Rep Power: 0 System Specs	I didn't have any Linux before, and I always prefer doing a clean install... I know only that dual booting works together with WinXP SP2. __________________ -- Vedran

Dec 9, 2004, 02:04 PM	#11
TJ- DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Infinity Posts: 3,679 Rep Power: 0	just about to install fedora 3, got it from a computer mag with step by step installiton .... hope all works out... __________________ new sig comming soon

Dec 10, 2004, 01:03 PM	#14
sircave DriverHeaven Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: In a Stone Cave Posts: 21 Rep Power: 0	what's wrong? __________________ Cowards die many times before their deaths, The valiant never taste of death but once. William Shakespeare 64-bit AMD® Athlon™ 64 (Socket 754) 3200+ @ 2.21GHz, K8N Neo Platinum nVIDIA® nForce3 250Gb Chipset V1.1, Creative Audigy 2 ZS Gamer PCI Sound card, Three Kingston 512MB DDR400 PC3200 Mem One Western Digital SATA 160GB HD, One Western Digital IDE 160GB HD, Nvidia FX5900XT-VTD128 AGP Video Card, Yamaha 24x10x40x Burner,Liteon 16x DVD±

Nov 23, 2004, 01:28 AM	#2
Scar_T DriverHeaven Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 84 Rep Power: 0	What accelerator card do you have? And your questions: a) You need to mount the partitions with mount commad. b) It's possible to do it, install samba package and configure it (it's really easy indeed) c) I don't know if wine is in the fedora installation discs, but you can download it from http://www.winehq.com/site/download. If you need more help just ask for it .

Nov 23, 2004, 07:45 PM	#4
RCAS DriverHeaven Newbie Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 13 Rep Power: 0	ATI Drivers with support for the new X.Org will be out by this month end, maybe first two weeks of next month, just wait a bit.