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Fedora is a Linux distribution sponsored by Red Hat and serves as the base for Red Hat Enterprise Linux. Fedora focuses on showcasing the latest in free and open-source software.

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What is chkconfig?

Chkconfig is a utility tool that is used in Linux operating systems to start or stop a program from automatically running when the system starts. You can also use the command to view or set up new services on your operating system.

Where are the C header files in Linux?

The C header files are in the same place as other Unix and Unix-like systems:

/usr/include

if you installed the compiler.

How do you swap two variables using a third variable?

Let us take a=40,b=50.Now after swapping,we should get the output as a=50,b=40.

main()

{

int a=40,b=50;

a=a+b;

b=a-b;

a=a-b;

printf("a=%d,b=%d",a,b);

}

Which utility displays the PID numbers of the commands you are running?

You can use the PS (process status) utility to display the PID numbers of running commands.

What is the advantage of sftp?

Exactly Like FTP (File Transfer Protocol) But adds Security and encryption to the Dta Being Transfered.

Which program is meant to replace SSH?

There is no particular program meant to replace SSH. SSH is considered a modern and secure program, so there is no reason to replace it.

What should you do if you do not want to wait for a command to finish before running another command?

Run the command in the background by using an ampersand (&) just before the Return stroke that ends the command line.

Example - $ top &

How do you set a new path in Fedora?

export PATH=whatevertheheckyouwantyourpathtobe

How do you install Fedora 9 i386 or any Fedora or operating system on your ibook PS my ibook is whipped?

Fedora and many other Linux builds are available for a PPC G4 iBook. Installation instructions are provided on the Fedora Project website (See links below).

What options does the lpadmin command set?

The lpadmin command is used to configure printer and class options in a Unix-like operating system. It allows administrators to set options such as printer URI, device type, print quality, paper size, and default settings for a printer or print class. Additionally, it can manage printer permissions and enable or disable printers. Various options can be specified using flags like -p for printer name, -E to enable a printer, and -o for setting specific printer options.

How do you copy and paste a picture from the internet to a document?

Right-click | copy (unless this has been blocked by web site), then go to your document and paste.

If right-click | copy does not work, you can press the PrtScr button, open a graphics program (like Paint), paste the screen into the graphics program (Ctrl-V), edit the image, save the image to your desired file type, import that image into your document.

How can you enable a generic USB soundcard in Fedora 9?

There are no actual "generic" USB sound devices. Run the command lsusb in your terminal. It should list the make and model, or at least the chipset, of your USB device. Then, look on ALSA's website to see if it is supported. If it is not,then there is not really anything you can do to use it, except wait for the ALSA team to develop a new kernel module for it.

Which Linux distribution would be the best for an acer laptop from the perspective of ease of use drivers support and packages for development fedora freespire or pclinuxos?

Freespire is arguably the easiest one to install packages on, though I dislike certain aspects of "CNR." It also allows (or did allow) the easy installation of proprietary drivers, which most distributions do not include by default. PCLinuxOS has an all-around nicer interface, and better tools for configuring the system. Fedora is more traditional, and styled similarly to Red Hat Linux. Though I seldom find any distro "difficult" to use, Fedora, is probably not the best choice for a novice user.

What is the Linux world?

Linux World is the Linux Development & Training Center

How do I find out how many different login shells are used in my Linux?

The command "finger" can tell you how many active shells are used, the users logged in, and where they logged in.

What are the security features of Fedora Core 5?

Fedora Core 5 is long obsolete, so any improvement it had in security is long since lost. Fedora Core, like Red Hat, includes SELinux, which allows for far greater control over file permissions and user rights.

Is Fedora a hybrid of Linux?

No. Hybrid implies that there is a mix with something else. Fedora uses only the Linux kernel.

Where might one go to locate a Fedora dedicated server?

ServerPronto offer the world's most affordable Fedora dedicated servers. Fedora is available on all hosting packages with reasonable pricing with options of your choice.