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10-22-2008 #1
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new to fedora/red hat
I was reading the Fedora site and wanted to download and boot and image of it.
I noticed there is a 86_64 and a i686 and a ppc.
I want to use this on an intel Laptop Toshiba to be specific and a IBM R61.
Which image do I want? I am assuming (bad I know) the 86_64 image.
How can I test the image once it is downloaded. They posted some command in the document but windows does not have that and I do have a i86 opensolaris.org box but the command is not recognized.
qemu -hda /dev/sdb -m 256 -std-vga
Also has anyone used the FEL
Fedora Electronic Lab
I wanted to install this but not sure how this gets loaded after you install Fedora. I have never used a torrent file. Not sure what opens it.
Thanx sorry for the newbie questions. Ill continue to search too.
CJ
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10-22-2008 #2
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I made a cd of the 86_64 iso. The system boots and says kernel is loaded but then the screen goes blank and i get no lights. no activity on the cd or the drive etc.
What image do I need?
Where can I get it?
This is right from the fedora site and is rel 9.
I guess Ill download the i386 and try that.
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10-22-2008 #3
I did a search for the Thinkpad R61 and it said you have a Core 2 Duo. That's a 64-bit chip, but you can run either the X86_64 or the regular 32-bit (X86) versions. For more explanation on this, see "What does i686, etc.. mean?" in this thread:
http://www.linuxforums.org/forum/lin...ead-first.html
How can I test the image once it is downloaded. They posted some command in the document but windows does not have that and I do have a i86 opensolaris.org box but the command is not recognized.
I wanted to install this but not sure how this gets loaded after you install Fedora. I have never used a torrent file. Not sure what opens it.Registered Linux user #270181
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10-23-2008 #4
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If I can run 86_64 any idea why it hangs on boot up and never does anything? Just gives me a blank screen.
I get the booting linux (or some such text) with a count down timer and then it says the kernel is loaded but then goes blank.
Thanx for the other link.
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10-23-2008 #5
If you have the Fedora CD, then boot up to it in Rescue mode, post the output of
Code:lspci
Jay
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10-23-2008 #6
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How hard is it to get wireless/network working ?
I have a Verizon wireless modem card. How would I get that to work. I looked on their site but did not see a Linux client for this device.
Is there some SW that works on Linux?
What about my IPOD. I see things for other MP3 players but not Apple ITunes. Or do I need to convert my files etc.
I also have a WinCE palm 700W phone that sync with my outlook. Is there a client that will work with Linux?
I would like to get off Windows but have to keep it around for various apps like the ones mentioned above.
Thanx for any info you can share.
Some other questions I have is. I have a network attached drive that has 2 usb drives off it. They are NTFS and win32 formats. Can they be seen my Linux? Also if I plug in a USB drive/stick will it be seen?
I use SD cards for my camera with a sd reader will that be an issue?
Sorry for so many questions just trying to figure this all out before I make the leap.
CJ
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10-23-2008 #7
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10-23-2008 #8
Actually, if you can get your hands on a copy of Knoppix, you'll be able to get the info you need as well as post here at the same time.
Jay
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