Welcome to Fedoraos.org
Fedoraos.org is not affiliated with RedHat Inc. or FedoraProject.org. The purpose of this website is to provide a single location for finding and obtaining the correct resources to help you to make use of, understand and get help with the FOSS Fedora Linux computer operating system and related projects or other information. If you are interested in contributing, please come visit the official Fedora help channels on irc.freenode.net in #fedora or /msg alis list *fedora* in your IRC client for a full channel listing. Alternatively, see the links below for more information.
Please be patient as we get the site populated with relevant helpful content pertaining to Fedora configuration, testing and best practices.
What is Fedora?
- Fedora is a desktop/workstation focused testbed for technologies to be included at a later date in Red Hat Enterprise Linux
- Fedora includes newer versions of software which may contain unforseen bugs or other errors but aims to be error free and as current as possible.
- Fedora has a 13 month lifecycle and a 6 month development cycle. Which means it will receive security updates, bug fixes and package enhancements for up to 13 months from the date of release. There will also be a new release every 6 months.
Where do I download Fedora?
- Visit the official mirror list at http://www.fedoraproject.org to download the latest DVD, CD, PXE or network install images.
- Read the documentation at: Fedora Wiki, Fedora Docs, or Fedora Mailing Lists for in-depth detailed information about Fedora.
How do I get support?
- Try to solve the problem yourself first by checking the Fedora Wiki, Fedora Docs, Fedora mailing Lists, Google or this website.
- See the Maximizing Help section here on this website for some proven methods of obtaining positive solutions to your problems.
- Join Freenode IRC network and join the #fedora support channel for help with any Fedora, Red Hat or Centos related questions.
- Read the IRC Support rules of conduct before joining to familiarize yourself with how things are done.
- Current officially supported versions: Fedora 9, Fedora 10, Fedora 11. Other Fedora related questions welcome as well.
Find out more about how to help
- Do you think you have a howto, link, or other resource that should be included here?
- Are you interested in creating howtos here?
- Have you found an error or do you think something here should be removed, added or edited?
- Use the contact form with a brief description of what you're looking for or your questions or concerns.
- Join the #fedora IRC Channel on Freenode and pitch in or just watch and learn.
Get Involved
- If you find these resources helpful and would like to donate time or expertise please use the contact form.
- A team of dedicated users and administrators in the community works hard for FREE to bring you this distribution and keep it up to date for you. Please consider getting involved and using your skills to help further the Linux and Open Source communities.
