As topic - Im trying to install it and could do with some pointers please

Only ever used/installed Ubuntu Linux myself and linux on my phone... byt theres a step-by-step guide here:

InformIT: Installing Fedora > Step-by-Step Installation

Yes I've used Fed before.

What problems you having?

The main pointer I would have for you is that if you can create the following partitions:

- /boot 100MB (ext3)

- / (10GB minimum)

- /home (10GB minimum)

- swap (Twice the size of your system RAM)

Make sure you install SSHd as it is very useful.

You may have X server problems if you use an embedded ATI chipset. If you do not a problem you usually just need to edit the /etc/XF86/xorg.conf and take out the modelines section under the display listing.

HTH

Yup used it a fair few times. Not a fan of linux though, prefer using Wintel for desktop and Unix for server stuff.

Linux is close enough to unix for most server until you get onto the properly HA or Big Iron IMHO.

As for Windows servers, if i said I'd be back when the 2k3 server behind me works properly, I'd never be back.

Yes I've used Fed before.

What problems you having?

The main pointer I would have for you is that if you can create the following partitions:

- /boot 100MB (ext3)

- / (10GB minimum)

- /home (10GB minimum)

- swap (Twice the size of your system RAM)

Make sure you install SSHd as it is very useful.

You may have X server problems if you use an embedded ATI chipset. If you do not a problem you usually just need to edit the /etc/XF86/xorg.conf and take out the modelines section under the display listing.

HTH

Do i create the partitions when installing it?

I didnt write the DVD Properly so i'm gonna have to redo it first - i didnt burn the ISO image DOH!

Most distributions will make doing the partitions part of the install process and will hide it behind a nice GUI rather than having to use the command line. I'd also probably give /home 2Gb and put as much as I could spare into / (or /usr or /opt) partitions where all your installed programs will live.

Out of interest, what are you planning on using Linux for? I used to run it on home PC's but moved back to Windows because it just works without any hacking about.

Chris

Out of interest, what are you planning on using Linux for? I used to run it on home PC's but moved back to Windows because it just works without any hacking about.

My reasoning as well

Why exactly are you installing it? If it's for anything important (which I suppose it isn't likely to be, seeing as you're looking for installation tips!!!) you would be better off using CentOS, which is a stable, binary-compatible version of the operating system from the-linux-distributor-whose-name-we-don't-mention, who use Fedora as a "bleeding-edge" testing ground.

Why exactly are you installing it? If it's for anything important (which I suppose it isn't likely to be, seeing as you're looking for installation tips!!!) you would be better off using CentOS, which is a stable, binary-compatible version of the operating system from the-linux-distributor-whose-name-we-don't-mention, who use Fedora as a "bleeding-edge" testing ground.

I agree, fedora is not really a 'production' distribution if linux, where as CentOS is designed for such tasks.

This site is extremely useful for step by step guides on installing linux and setting up services etc HowtoForge - Linux Howtos and Tutorials | Howtos about Linux and Open Source

Come on ......at the end of the day all distributions are "Binary compatible" other wise they wouldn't be linux.

Arguing over which distribution is best for someone who is (I assume) learning to use a linux is like arguing over which car maker's super mini is best for someone to learn to drive in.

Im installing it as I want to learn about it.

If someone is learning i would go for ubuntu simply because the amount of online tutorials and support seems to far out way any other distribution

Your other option is to download a "live cd" so you don't have to install it.

That way you just run the os from the CD and you can get used to using it before having to go the whole hog and do an install.

:banghead: linux is linux.... different distro are just a different collection of tools deployed around a version of the linux kernal.

Angrydog... go with what you feel comfortable learning with. Have a play with each distro's live cds and see which "fits" your learning curve.

As mentioned here are some to look at;

CentOS

Fedora

Unbuntu

Suse

Mandrake

SCO

Debian

Gentoo

Fedora was recommended to me by linux user, so its the one i'm gonna stick with I think.

I think actually installing it is going to be more beneficial to me too. besides, i've already downloaded it LOL

I have a spare 80gb drive for it to go on too.

:banghead: linux is linux.... different distro are just a different collection of tools deployed around a version of the linux kernal.

Angrydog... go with what you feel comfortable learning with. Have a play with each distro's live cds and see which "fits" your learning curve.

As mentioned here are some to look at;

CentOS

Fedora

Unbuntu

Suse

Mandrake

SCO

Debian

Gentoo

Cant argue with auroan, he is our resident linux/unix guru!

Cant argue with auroan, he is our resident linux/unix guru!

Not really

well, i burnt the image, it boots to it, but then when it has tested the media and loads the gfx driver, i just get a black screen.

this is on a Laptop btw.

and ideas?

Sounds like the gfx driver doesn't match what you have in lappy. You could try a txt install.

if i do a txt install, will this still work graphically once installed?

If someone is learning i would go for ubuntu simply because the amount of online tutorials and support seems to far out way any other distribution

I disagree, if you want to learn, Ubuntu hides too much in many ways.

If you just want to use it on a PC then Ubuntu could be a good choice.

if i do a txt install, will this still work graphically once installed?

Yeah just make sure you can get into runlevel 5 after you have booted.

If not, just log in at the terminal and then as root type init 5

Post any error messages you get up here.

Out of interest any reason you want to do a text install as it's a lot more annoying to do?

if i do a txt install, will this still work graphically once installed?

You'll have to configure the x server. What you'll need is to find out the exact chipset of the lappy graphics. And hopefully using the config tool during the install, you be able to choose the correct drivers.

Installing it on a laptop?! Talk about a baptism of fire!

Was there anything in particular you wanted to learn about Linux? After all, it's just an OS so you'll need to decide want you want to install. Of course, if you're doing things properly you wouldn't bother with a graphical interface

Chris