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Linux Fedora
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 are disadvantages of fedora 16?
Fedora 16, while innovative for its time, has several disadvantages. Firstly, it is no longer supported, meaning users miss out on security updates and software improvements. Additionally, its hardware compatibility may be limited compared to more current distributions, potentially leading to issues with drivers. Lastly, some users might find that its frequent updates can disrupt stability, making it less suitable for those seeking a stable, long-term solution.
What is the typical number of virtual consoles started with Linux system?
4 By default. Expandable up to 36.
Many Linux distributions ship with IPv6 enabled. IPv6 is the "next-gen" of IP addresses. Unfortunately, it tends to be slower overall than IPv4. You may see an increase in performance if you disable it.
To disable it in Firefox 3, type about:config into the address bar. Find the value named network.dns.disableIPv6and set it to true. Then close all Firefox windows and restart it.
To disable IPv6 system-wide, modify /etc/sysconfig/network as root and make sure
NETWORKING_IPV6
is set to "no". Then restart your system.
How do you make a Fedora Linux DVD into CDs?
You cannot suitably split up the DVD ISO. However, Fedora provides CD images on their website that you can use instead.
How do create a user without adduser command on fedora?
The only other way to create a user other than the appropriate adduser or useradd command is to use a graphical frontend to these tools, such as GNOME's User Manager or KDE's KUser.
Which runlevel is textual multi-user mode?
[Shutdown the system]
Runlevel 1: Single user mode
Runlevel 2: Basic multi user mode without NFS
Runlevel 3: Full multi user mode (text based)
Runlevel 4: Unused
Runlevel 5: Multi user mode with Graphical User Interface
Runlevel 6: Reboot System
Runlevel 3 is the answer.
List out 3 major operation that can be done by a shell script?
- Delete files in all mounted file systems.
- Wipe all attached storage devices.
- Use serial port device provided by the kernel to instruct your home-constructed coffee machine to make you one with milk and no sugar.
What is a fedora operating system?
Fedora is a desktop-oriented Linux distribution, and ususally features Red Hat's more experimental software.
What is certified mail used for?
Certified mail is mail that is designed to ensure it gets to its proper recipient. Generally when someone sends a certified letter, he wants to ensure that it gets to the recipient and a receipt signed by the recipient at the time the letter was delivered is sent back to the sender, giving the sender a record that such mail has been delivered.
What is the function of bootloader in Fedora?
A bootloader is what loads the kernel into RAM and transfers control to it from the BIOS.
Where can you download driver for Fedora 10 for an Intel DG31PR motherboard?
The NIC on that motherboard, a Realtek RTL8111, is already supported in Fedora's kernel.
How do you zero out a hard drive in Fedora 8?
dd if=/dev/zero of=/dev/hdx
Substitute the appropriate drive letter for x. Be very careful that you do not erase the wrong hard drive.
How are openSUSE and Fedora similar please?
Fedora and openSUSE are the open-community spin-offs of privately managed and developed for-profit GNU/Linux distributions, Red Hat Enterprise Linux and SUSE Enterprise Edition Linux.
What is the YUM command in Linux and what does it do?
Yum is a command-line package manager commonly used in RPM-based distros. It uses the RPM file format for its packages. As the term 'package manager' suggest, yum can do things like install and remove packages from your system. Even though it is a command-line tool, there are programs which provide a GUI interface for yum, such as yumex (Yum Extender).
