Fc6 rpm download

When connected to the internet it will automatically determine application dependancies. These repositories 'sign' their RPM file's to make sure they are valid when downloaded. Import the GPG keys to these repositories:. A third party repository should be used. For the purpose of this guide, most all needs are met by the Livna repository. After yum downloads the application or update requested it will prompt to install.

This is good for learners or to keep track of what is happening. Applications can possibly be UN-installed in a update as well. If you wish yum to automatically install downloads and make changes, run yum with the -y answer "yes" option.

After that, full system updates are probably less necessary. Keep in mind that updates, may update all their dependancies, which can lead to long download times. Often a new update may break something that already worked. Please understand what you are doing before running continuous updates. Fedora recommends users install a 3rd-party RPM packaged driver instead of using the installer from Nvidia's website.

Currently Livna provides a well packaged driver. If a kernel update is installed at the same time, then a reboot will be required.

The Nvidia logo will flash quickly once. Download the GPG Key and run:. You will need 2 components: xorg driver and nvidia kernel module. For xorg driver, select the one matching the latest Nvidia driver 1. For example: xorg-xdrv-nvidia- 1.

Use the uname command for the proper match. For example:. If you had a previous version of these files before, remove them first with rpm -e. If you cannot find a perfect match you may will have to update to a kernel that matches from FC6 Updates.

If not, try rebooting. Fedora Core 6 ships and uses GCC 4. Some applications that were compiled with an older GCC ex: 3. Make sure to have the following RPM's installed.

FC6 includes GCC 4. You can install GCC 3. I have more information on using alternate compilers. It has drivers, libraries and utilities.

The drivers are included with the kernel package. If your sound card is not detected or working properly, most likely it will be an issue with ALSA. Try the following:. Download RealPlayer Fedora Core ships without any form of MP3 playback. In order to add MP3 playback you must install from a 3rd party. The following requires the use of the Livna repository and Fedora Extras. XMMS rebuilt to be a little bit more modern. Still basic but much better than XMMS. Amarok Engine : Amarok requires you to select an "engine" which can play different media.

If you installed the gstreamer-plugins-ugly or amarok-extras-nonfree the Xine engine will be default. Recommended If you require the RealPlayer engine or the Xine engine will not work , first install Realplayer and make the following changes:.

You have to make the RPM using the above site. For convenience I have created the RPM please do not link directly to this file : msttcorefonts Restarting xfs may not be necessary. Many programs need only to be restarted. The Macromedia Adobe Flash plugin is can be installed either from Adobe's website or the Macromedia Flash Linux repository recommended. Please note the plugin will not work directly on bit browsers without some re-configuration. The current version is: Current Version: 9.

Users who wish to use 1. This is not meant for developers. However the following instructions are simple for non-developers or users who don't use yum. If you are using yum and installed the RPM it is recommended to remove it:.

Controlling Java through 'alternatives'. The current version of Adobe Acrobat is 7. Not all languages are supported under Linux. NOTE: There is a problem with v7. To fix, edit as root:. Patch : As proposed on the fedora-list there is a quick solution with this: acroread. This should do the same steps as above. Warning : This patch is only known to work for versions 7.

If you have other Windows computers on your Lan and want to share files with them, you must setup Samba. To setup Samba you must 1 install samba, 2 add you 'shares', 3 add users, 4 start Samba service.

It is best to have Samba installed in the installation process. Users without yum can install the following packages from their CD's or download : samba , samba-common , samba-client. This configuration file is very descriptive , read through it to get more ideas or information.

To access shares, you must be a valid user. Add valid users AND passwords using the smbpasswd command. The password does NOT need to match your Linux password. Use chkconfig or serviceconf to enable samba smb in both runlevels 3 and 5. This will make sure to run Samba each time Fedora boots. Firewall Options : To allow Samba access to work through your firewall you must set 'Samba' as a 'Trusted service'. Do you accept?

In which directory do you want to install the mime type icons? These files have a. None of the pre-built vmmon modules for VMware Workstation is suitable for your running kernel.

Do you want this program to try to build the vmmon module for your system you need to have a C compiler installed on your system? Use environment variable CC to override. What is the location of the directory of C header files that match your running kernel? Building the vmmon module. Using 2. Do you want networking for your virtual machines?

The following bridged networks have been defined:. Do you want to be able to use NAT networking in your virtual machines? Do you want this program to probe for an unused private subnet? The subnet The following NAT networks have been defined:. Do you wish to configure another NAT network? The following host-only networks have been defined:.