Fedora and Linux Tutorials

[axel]

In this site www.my-guides.net I have written some guides regarding Linux.

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= Linux Guides (http://www.my-guides.net/en/content/category/4/18/26/)
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How to fix GNOME 3 failed to load of Fedora 16 installed on VirtualBox (http://www.my-guides.net/en/guides/linux/282-how-to-fix-gnome-3-failed-to-load-of-fedora-16-installed-on-virtualbox)

Best GNOME Shell extensions (http://www.my-guides.net/en/guides/linux/257-best-gnome-shell-extensions)

MyUnity: A configuration tool for Unity (http://www.my-guides.net/en/guides/linux/256-myunity-a-configuration-tool-for-unity)

How to search for text in files using Linux command line (http://www.my-guides.net/en/guides/linux/245-how-to-search-for-text-in-files-using-linux-command-line)

Fedora 16 Post Installation Guide (http://www.my-guides.net/en/guides/linux/240-fedora-16-post-installation-guide)

How to install Gnome Shell on Ubuntu 11.10 Oneiric Ocelot (http://www.my-guides.net/en/guides/linux/233-how-to-install-gnome-shell-on-ubuntu-1110-oneiric-ocelot)

How to change Ubuntu's LightDM background or logo from GUI (http://www.my-guides.net/en/guides/linux/232-how-to-change-ubuntus-lightdm-background-or-logo-from-gui)

Ubuntu 11.10 Oneiric Ocelot Post Installation Guide (http://www.my-guides.net/en/guides/linux/230-ubuntu-1110-oneiric-ocelot-post-installation-guide)

How to get Facebook notifications in Linux using FBuntu (http://www.my-guides.net/en/guides/linux/213-how-to-get-facebook-notifications-in-linux-using-fbuntu)

Ubuntu 11.04 Natty Narwhal Post Installation Guide (http://www.my-guides.net/en/guides/linux/206-ubuntu-natty-narwhal-1104-post-installation-guide)

Ubuntu 11.04 Unity keyboard shortcuts and mouse tricks (http://www.my-guides.net/en/guides/linux/205-ubuntu-1104-unity-keyboard-shortcuts-and-mouse-tricks)

Fedora 15 Post Installation Guide (http://www.my-guides.net/en/guides/linux/203-fedora-15-post-installation-guide)

Fedora 14 Post Installation Guide (http://www.my-guides.net/en/guides/linux/200-fedora-14-post-installation-guide)

Ubuntu 10.10 Maverick Meerkat Post Installation Guide (http://www.my-guides.net/en/guides/linux/199-ubuntu-maverick-meerkat-1010-post-installation-guide)

13 Gnome themes for Ubuntu from Bisigi (http://www.my-guides.net/en/guides/linux/196-13-gnome-themes-for-ubuntu-from-bisigi)

Ubuntu Lucid Lynx 10.04 Post Installation Guide (http://www.my-guides.net/en/guides/linux/193-ubuntu-lucid-lynx-1004-post-installation-guide)

How to add support for iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad in Linux (http://www.my-guides.net/en/guides/linux/191-how-to-add-support-for-iphone-ipod-and-ipad-in-linux)

How to synchronize Google contacts and calendar with KAddressbook and KOrganizer (http://www.my-guides.net/en/content/view/178/26/)

How to install Google Chrome OS on VirtualBox (http://www.my-guides.net/en/content/view/177/26/)

Fedora 12 Installation and Post Installation Guide (http://www.my-guides.net/en/content/view/174/26/)

Ubuntu Karmic Koala 9.10 Post Installation Guide (http://www.my-guides.net/en/content/view/172/26/)

Getting Started with Firewall Builder (http://www.my-guides.net/en/content/view/168/26/)

Fedora 11 Installation Guide and Post-Installation guide (in Arabic) (http://www.my-guides.net/en/content/view/166/26/)

How to install Google Chrome browser in Ubuntu and Debian (http://www.my-guides.net/en/content/view/165/26/)

Fedora 11 Installation Guide and Post-Installation guide (in Chinese) (http://www.my-guides.net/en/content/view/164/26/)

Fedora 11 Installation and Post-Installation guide (http://www.my-guides.net/en/content/view/161/26/)

Fedora 10 Installation Guide (in Spanish) (http://www.my-guides.net/en/content/view/160/26/)

Ubuntu 9.04 Post Installation Guide (http://www.my-guides.net/en/content/view/158/26/)

How to fix mouse pointer integration in Ubuntu 9.04 installed on VirtualBox (http://www.my-guides.net/en/content/view/157/26/)

Fedora 10 Installation Guide (in Greek) (http://www.my-guides.net/en/content/view/156/26/)

10 Linux web browsers (http://www.my-guides.net/en/content/view/153/26/)

Fedora 10 Installation Guide (in Arabic) (http://www.my-guides.net/en/content/view/149/26/)

How to install Linux from Windows using UNetbootin (http://www.my-guides.net/en/content/view/141/26/)

How to monitor your Facebook profile in Linux (http://www.my-guides.net/en/content/view/141/26/)

How to install VMWare Workstation on Fedora 10 (http://www.my-guides.net/en/content/view/140/26/)

How to create a virtual cd/dvd drive in Linux (http://www.my-guides.net/en/content/view/138/26/)

Fedora 10 Installation Guide (in Chinese) (http://www.my-guides.net/en/content/view/125/26/)

Fedora 10 Installation Guide (http://www.my-guides.net/en/content/view/125/26/)

6 Best Linux Instant Messengers (http://www.my-guides.net/en/content/view/124/26/)

How to resize a VirtualBox disk partition (http://www.my-guides.net/en/content/view/122/1/)

How to install Linux on Windows using VirtualBox (http://www.my-guides.net/en/content/view/112/26/)

Fedora 9 Installation Guide (http://www.my-guides.net/en/content/view/103/26/)

How to easilly download RapidShare files in Linux (http://www.my-guides.net/en/content/view/102/1/)

How to backup/synchronize your files using rsync (http://www.my-guides.net/en/content/view/87/26/)

Fedora 8 Installation Guide (http://www.my-guides.net/en/content/view/91/26/)

How to compile and install compiz-fusion from git on Fedora 7 (http://www.my-guides.net/en/content/view/83/26/)

Fedora 7 Installation Guide (http://www.my-guides.net/en/content/view/59/26/)

Arch Linux Installation Guide (http://www.my-guides.net/en/content/view/49/26/)

Linux Services (http://www.my-guides.net/en/content/view/30/26/)

How to install Linux on Windows using qemu (http://www.my-guides.net/en/content/view/42/26/)

How to partition your HDD to install Linux (http://www.my-guides.net/en/content/view/37/26/)

Basic Linux commands (http://www.my-guides.net/en/content/view/29/26/)

Linux kernel compile (http://www.my-guides.net/en/content/view/31/26/)

Fedora Core 6 Up and Running Part 2 (http://www.my-guides.net/en/content/view/26/26/)

Fedora Core 6 Up and Running Part 1 (http://www.my-guides.net/en/content/view/25/26/)

How to install MRTG under Linux (http://www.my-guides.net/en/content/view/23/26/)


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= Linux DVD and Video Guides (http://www.my-guides.net/en/content/category/4/37/26/)
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How to author a DVD using Bombono DVD (http://www.my-guides.net/en/guides/linux-dvd-video/214-how-to-author-a-dvd-using-bombono-dvd)

How to create a photo DVD slideshow in Linux (http://www.my-guides.net/en/guides/linux-dvd-video/202-how-to-create-a-photo-dvd-slideshow-in-linux)

How to convert a video to Xvid/x264 using Avidemux (http://www.my-guides.net/en/content/view/180/26)

How to author a DVD using 2ManDVD in Linux (http://www.my-guides.net/en/content/view/170/26)

How to extract DVD subtitles to .srt using Avidemux in Windows/Linux/Mac OS (http://www.my-guides.net/en/content/view/167/26)

How to rip a DVD to DivX/XviD/H264 using DVD::Rip (http://www.my-guides.net/en/content/view/136/38/)

How to convert your DVDs to mp4 iPod, PSP in Linux (http://www.my-guides.net/en/content/view/130/26/)

How to rip DVD subtitles to .srt in Linux (http://www.my-guides.net/en/content/view/129/26/)

How to create/edit/embed subtitles in videos using Jubler and Avidemux under Windows XP/Linux/MAC OS (http://www.my-guides.net/en/content/view/105/26/)

How to convert any video format in Linux (http://www.my-guides.net/en/content/view/90/26/)

How to install RipIt4Me, DVDShrink and DVDDecrypter in Linux (http://www.my-guides.net/en/content/view/79/26/)

How to backup your DVDs (in dvd, xvid, mpeg-4, x264 formats) using k9copy (http://www.my-guides.net/en/content/view/77/26/)

How to create a custom DVD using DeVeDe (http://www.my-guides.net/en/content/view/75/26/)

I hope they will be useful for new starters and not only.

Any comments accepted. :)

Again the url is

www.my-guides.net

[Zero-Override]

put it in my favorites ;)

[debug]

nice work!! μπράβο :rolleyes:

[axel]

Thanks to both of you! Ευχαριστώ ;)

[Dies]

My suggestion would be to use only free software in your how-to's and provide links.
I only took a quick look but the fact that the tutorial for preparing your drive for Linux used Partition Magic was quite a turn off considering Gparted is free, offers a live CD and is superior IMHO.
If you're doing tutorials for newcomers than take the opportunity to expose them to some of the great tools freely available to them.

[Firewing1]

Very nice site! I'm using Joomla too, it's what I use for my site(s) :p
Firewing1

[axel]

Thanks a lot Firewing1!! I really appreciate it. :)

Yes, Joomla is very simple to use and configure. First time i used it and I like it. ;)

[axel]

@Dies

Thanks for your reply. You are right.. When I'll find some more time I'll do the same job using gParted. :)

[andreasoc]

thank you very much

[axel]

I have written a new guide: How to install Linux on Windows using qemu (http://www.my-guides.net/en/content/view/42/26/)

It expalins how to use qemu in order to install a Linux distribution over Windows XP. This way you can run at the same time Windows and Linux. In case you want to remove the Linux installation you just have to delete the .img file that was created from qemu.

This guide can also be used as a How to install Fedora Core 6 guide since I have screenshots and explaination for any screen you'll see. :)

[axel]

A new guide has been added.

Linux Services (http://www.my-guides.net/en/content/view/30/26/)

[offcenter77]

I would really like to see a howto for custom compiling a kernel to tweak performance. I have looked for such a thing before and have never found one. I would still like to learn how to do it.

[Firewing1]

I would really like to see a howto for custom compiling a kernel to tweak performance. I have looked for such a thing before and have never found one. I would still like to learn how to do it.
Did you try searching here? I wanted to do the same not so long ago and found some really nice ones in the Howto forum.
Firewing1

[offcenter77]

Yes, I've looked here, and on other forums, and Google. I can easily find howtos for compiling a kernel in general. But I'm actually looking for pointers as to what to change, etc, before compiling to improve performance. I would not want to attempt messing around with the kernel without some kind of intelligent guidance.

[axel]

Test message. Please ignore.

[axel]

I hope this will help many people. :)

Fedora 7 Installation Guide (http://www.my-guides.net/en/content/view/59/26/)

Contents:

1. Configuring sudo
2. Configuring yum
* Basic Commands
* FreshRPMs Repository
* Livna Repository
* Graphical Interface ( yumex )
* yum through proxy
* presto
3. Configuring Services
4. Installing video drivers
* Installing nVidia driver
* Installing ati driver
5. Installing Microsoft fonts
6. Configuring Firefox
* Default browser
* acrobat plugin
* flash plugin
* mplayer plugin
* java plugin
* mms streaming play
7. MP3 and Audio players
* amarok
* audacious
* xmms
8. DVD & video players
* mplayer
* totem
* xine
* vlc
9. IRC Clients
* konversation
* kvirc
* xchat
10. MSN Messenger Clients
* amsn
* pidgin
* kopete
11. Author, BackUp and Rip CD/DVD utilities
* gnomebaker
* k3b
* k9copy
* DeVeDe
12. Download manager
13. pdf readers
* kpdf
* xpdf
* adobe acrobat reader
14. KDE country flags
15. KDE style in gtk applications
16. Beryl
17. Creating RPMs with checkinstall
18. Accessing Windows shares
19. Auto login
* Auto login KDE
20. pptp client
21. linuxdcpp
22. compiz-fusion

[axel]

How to create a dvd with menu using devede (http://www.my-guides.net/en/content/view/75/26/)

[axel]

How to backup your DVDs (in dvd, xvid, mpeg-4, x264 formats) using k9copy (http://www.my-guides.net/en/content/view/77/)

[strikeforce]

Very nice link.

[axel]

Thanks strikerforce. :)

A new guide has been published.

How to install RipIt4Me, DVDShrink and DVDDecrypter in Linux using Wine (http://www.my-guides.net/en/content/view/79/26/)

[axel]

How to compile and install compiz-fusion from git on Fedora 7 (http://www.my-guides.net/en/content/view/83/26/)

[axel]

How to backup/synchronize your files using rsync and grsync (http://www.my-guides.net/en/content/view/87/26/)

[strikeforce]

cool thanks for the update.

[PatMcLJr]

Hello axel,
could you put some pointers on how to find files with ls, grep, and find?
I can never figure those out
like maybe I want a list of stuff that starts with "r" so i do a ls r* I get every freaking file that starts with "r" alright and every directory and sub directory to the end of the file system
Ok so I can filter with grep like ls -A|grep r then I get every file with an "r" in it, at least it says in the current directory then I try find yes I man find and man find and man find I can't seem to get it

while I'm at it can I do an ls |grep x>filelist.txt|tail 10 filelist.txt >last10.txt to get a list of the last 10 file is a directory and the I want to do a mv <last10.txt /upleveldir to move the 10 file to a new place?
I know this doesn't work but it seems like I should be able to do something like this. I have been dreging through some bash wizard HOW TO I found on the Internet it keeps tellig me and more about stuff that's interesting enough but I don't think I need to know. I just do simple stuff. See nail, hit nail with hammer, repete, nail seats, stop.

Oh well, Thanks for the other tips. All and any help is appreciated.
Pat Jr.

[strikeforce]

Thats bash scripting :)
ls ./r* will list any file starting with r

e.g. http://www.freeos.com/guides/lsst/

It's also getting worked on in the docs project. Do a search on the wiki for the command line and it'll come up with something thats getting worked on. Note it is in draft at the moment.

[PatMcLJr]

Hello strikeeforce,
Thanks for the tips.

Pat Jr.

[axel]

Fedora 8 Installation Guide (http://www.my-guides.net/en/content/view/91/26/)

Contents

1. Configuring sudo
2. Configuring yum
* Basic Commands
* Fedora Repositories
* Livna Repository
* FreshRPMs Repository
* ATrpms Repository
* Graphical Interface ( yumex )
* yum through proxy
* yum plugins
3. Configuring Services
4. Installing video drivers
* Installing nVidia driver
* Installing ati driver
5. Installing Microsoft fonts
6. Configuring Firefox
* KDE Default browser
* Acrobat Plugin
* Flash Plugin
* Mplayer Plugin
* java Plugin
* mms streaming play
* Set backspace button
7. MP3 and Audio players
* Rhythmbox/Gstreamer
* Amarok
* Audacious
* XMMS
8. DVD & video players
* mplayer
* totem
* xine
* vlc - video lan client
* kaffeine
* RealPlayer
9. IRC Clients
* konversation
* xchat
10. MSN Messenger Clients
* kopete
* pidgin
* amsn
11. Author, Burn and BackUp CD/DVDs
* gnomebaker
* k3b
* k9copy
* DeVeDe
12. Download manager
13. PDF Readers
* kpdf
* xpdf
* acrobatreader
14. Torrent Clients
* KTorrent
* Bittorrent
15. Other Useful Applications
* rar
* FTP Clients
* chm Reader
* eMule Client
* linuxdcpp
* Partition Editor
* Google Earth
* Skype
16. Accessing Windows Partitions
* FAT32
* NTFS
17. Accessing Windows Shares
18. Compiz-fusion
* git
* unofficial packages
* official packages
19. KDE
* KDE Installation
* KDE Country Flags
* KDE style in gtk applications
* Auto Login
20. JAVA Installaion
* OpenJDK
* Sun JAVA

[strikeforce]

Post it up on digg as well to get more notice for people out there.

[axel]

Thanks strikeforce. I sure will post it. :)

[leadgolem]

Hmm, my only beef with your guides so far is that you seem to assume that everyone wants to use sudo.

Wonderful guides.:)

[axel]

Hmm, my only beef with your guides so far is that you seem to assume that everyone wants to use sudo.

Wonderful guides.:)

Well you've got a point on that. Maybe I should consider changing it to su - but then I would have to write too many times now become root or something like that. Anyway I'll think about it and maybe change it.

Thanks leadgoelm. :)

[TheRoot]

gr8 work axel really, just keep moving
Linux is a NON-Stop :D

[leadgolem]

Axel, I had an idea regarding sudo. You could start prefacing the commands that need root access with su -cJust remember to quote your commands.

[leadgolem]

Just one more thing, if your using su -c and you need to issue a command with an environmental variable then you need to use double quotes, otherwise the variable will not be expanded.

[axel]

Hello to everybody. I am back again, but only for a few days. If I find some time I will change the sudo with su -c "command"

Regards,
axel

[Polanski]

I am trying to install skype on Fedora 8 and after I run the yum install command on the rpm package this is what comes up: warning: rpmts_HdrFromFdno: Header V3 DSA signature: NOKEY, key ID d66b746e


Public key for skype-1.4.0.118-fc5.i586.rpm is not installed
What should I do to fix this? Any help would be greatly appreciated.

[strikeforce]

yum --nogpgcheck localinstall skype*

[axel]

I have written a new guide regarding converting video files in Linux. It is a small one but you'll get the point if you want to easily make convertions without having to type long commands. I have used WinFF a GUI for FFmpeg.

How to convert any video format in Linux (http://www.my-guides.net/en/content/view/90/26/)

[jmuirhead]

http://www.howtoforge.net/howtos/linux/fedora

[bradchaus]

first glance ... when it comes to configuring yum, perhaps you should use yum-priorities ... combining livna with freshrpms and atrpms will create conflicts ... just my early 2c ... but good on you just the same

[axel]

After a long time here is a new guide for Linux. Just note that you must have a Premium Account.

How to easilly download RapidShare files in Linux (http://www.my-guides.net/en/content/view/102/1/)

[mbokil]

You might want to get rid of the 'Core' part since it is no longer used in reference to Fedora.

[axel]

You might want to get rid of the 'Core' part since it is no longer used in reference to Fedora.

I suppose you refer to the title of this thread. Yep, Core is no longer used, but I can't edit the title name. Anyway, a moderator could change it if he likes. :)

[DaFoot]

Axel - you have my thanks for these guides.... had a quick look and it looks like you may have provided some answers to things I have been wondering about since switching from 'doze a month ago. :)

[axel]

As usual I've published a Fedora 9 Installation Guide. I hope you'll find it useful! As proposed by many users I have replaced the sudo command with su -c 'command' and I have added more applications and information on this tutorial. Unfortunatelly I won't be able to reply for the next month since I won't have internet access. :( I will try to but I can't promise anything. As always any comments are welcome!

Fedora 9 Installation Guide (http://www.my-guides.net/en/content/view/103/26)

Contents:

1. Upgrading from Fedora 7/8
2. Configuring sudo
* Modyfing sudoers file
* Adding user to the wheel group
* Adding sbin to your PATH
* Testing sudo
3. Configuring yum
* Basic Commands
* Importing Fedora GPG keys
* Third party Repositories
* Graphical Interface for yum
* Configure yum through Proxy
4. Configuring Services
5. Installing video drivers
* Installing nVidia driver
* Installing ati driver
6. Installing Microsoft fonts
7. Configuring Nautilus
* Open each folder in the same window
* Open Terminal here
* Enable Num Lock on GNOME startup
8. Configuring Firefox
* Acrobat Plugin
* Flash Plugin
* Mplayer Plugin
* java Plugin
* mms streaming play
* Set backspace button
9. Configuring e-mail client
10. MP3 and Audio players
* Rhythmbox
* Amarok
* Audacious
* XMMS
11. DVD & Video
* DVD playback
* Video files playback
* Totem
* Mplayer/SMPlayer
* VLC
* kaffeine
* RealPlayer
* avidemux
12. IRC Clients
* konversation
* xchat
13. MSN Messenger Clients
* Pidgin
* Kopete
* aMSN
14. Author, Burn and BackUp CD/DVDs
* Sound-Juicer
* GnomeBaker
* k3b
* k9copy
* DeVeDe
15. Download managers
* d4x
* kget
16. PDF Readers
* evince
* xpdf
* acrobatreader
17. Torrent Clients
* Transmission
* KTorrent
* Bittorrent
18. Other Useful Applications
* unrar
* FTP Clients
* chm Reader
* eMule Client
* linuxdcpp
* Partition Editor
* Google Earth
* gtkpod
* Skype
19. Accessing Windows Partitions
20. Accessing Windows Shares
21. Compiz-fusion
* Official Packages
* Unofficial Packages
* Auto start
22. KDE
* KDE Installation
* KDE Country Flags
* KDE style in gtk applications
* KDM and Auto Login
* KDE4
23. JAVA
* OpenJDK
* SUN's JAVA

[axel]

Axel - you have my thanks for these guides.... had a quick look and it looks like you may have provided some answers to things I have been wondering about since switching from 'doze a month ago. :)

Thanks DaFoot! I hope that my guides help a lot of people switching from windows and are trying to find some answers on how things work in Linux.

Regards,
axel

[axel]

How to create/edit/embed subtitles in videos using Jubler and Avidemux (http://www.my-guides.net/en/content/view/105/26/)

[Newbie_from_NJ]

Thank you very much Axel!! These guides (all in one place with the most popular software) are like a treasure for a newbie like me!!

I just performed a fresh install of FC9 from FC8 and wasn't looking forward to configuring it all over again... now that's changed! :D

[axel]

I'm glad to hear that Newbie_from_NJ. :D

And here's a new guide with some tips for Firefox 3.

Firefox 3 Tips and Tricks (http://www.my-guides.net/en/content/view/107/26/)

[hyperspace]

Xcellent!

[axel]

Here is a new guide. :)

How to install Linux on Windows using VirtualBox (http://www.my-guides.net/en/content/view/112/26/)

Here I have installed Ubuntu :p but the process is the same for installing any other distribution. I have also tried installing Fedora 9 as guest operating system. The only problem was that virtualbox guest additions doesn't support the latest Xorg that Fedora uses and therefore I didn't have correct USB and Video support. I guess this will be solved in a later release. :)

[axel]

How to install KDE4 applications on Windows (http://www.my-guides.net/en/content/view/113/26/)

One more way to make Windows users realise what KDE and Linux has to offer!

[axel]

Up to recent.

[axel]

I have previously posted a How to install Linux on Windows using VirtualBox (http://www.my-guides.net/en/content/view/112/26/) tutorial. However after using the virtual OS for a while you may notice that the initial virtual disk you have created is not big enough for your needs.

That's why I wrote a new guide on How to resize a VirtualBox disk partition (http://www.my-guides.net/en/content/view/122/1/) . Here I've been using Linux as the host OS and Windows as the guest OS.

[axel]

For new users who ask how to chat with their MSN friends. :)

6 Best Linux Instant Messengers (http://www.my-guides.net/en/content/view/124/26/)

[axel]

Fedora 10 Installation Guide (http://www.my-guides.net/en/content/view/125/26/)

After my Fedora 6,7,8,9 tutorials it's time for the Fedora 10 one!

A tutorial for configuring you Fedora 10 Installation with all the basics a user might need. Learn how to configure extra Fedora repositories for video and audio codecs and Video card drivers. Instructions for Firefox, JAVA, Flash, KDE4 and many other applications. Enjoy!

[axel]

Charles Peng from http://pengjiayou.com/blog has translated my guide in Chinese. A great help for promoting Fedora to China. Many thanks to him!

Here is the link to the translated version for anyone interested.

Fedora 10 Installation Guide (in Chinese) (http://www.my-guides.net/en/content/view/126/26/)

[harsh_at]

Thanks for sharing such a useful info..

[axel]

Thanks harsh_at! :)

And here is a new guide.

How to rip DVD subtitles to .srt in Linux (http://www.my-guides.net/en/content/view/129/26/)

[axel]

How to rip a DVD to DivX/XviD/H264 using DVD::Rip (http://www.my-guides.net/en/content/view/136/38/)

This step-by-step guide explains how to transcode a DVD using DVD::Rip. DVD::Rip is a graphical DVD ripper based on Transcode. In other words it is a fully DVD copy program written in Perl that allows you to control all aspects of the ripping and transcoding process.

[axel]

How to convert your DVDs to mp4 iPod, PSP in Linux (http://www.my-guides.net/en/content/view/130/26/)
This guide describes how to rip your DVD movie disks and convert them to be played in your Apple iPod and Sony PSP using OGMRip.

[axel]

How to convert your DVDs to mp4 iPod, PSP in Linux (http://www.my-guides.net/en/content/view/130/26/)
This guide describes how to rip your DVD movie disks and convert them to be played in your Apple iPod and Sony PSP using OGMRip.

[axel]

How to create a virtual cd/dvd drive in Linux (http://www.my-guides.net/en/content/view/138/26/)
This is a guide that explains how to create a virtual cd/dvd in Linux using the CLI, furius ISO Mount and gCDemu.

[BlueTrin]

Thank you Axel !

fedora development (http://www.linux-archive.org/fedora-development/)

[axel]

You are very welcome BlueTrin! :)

[axel]

How to install VMWare Workstation on Fedora 10 (http://www.my-guides.net/en/content/view/140/26/)

Some users asked me to write this guide so here it is. :) This article describes how to install VMWare Workstation on Fedora 10.

[Newbie_from_NJ]

How to install VMWare Workstation on Fedora 10 (http://www.my-guides.net/en/content/view/140/26/)

Some users asked me to write this guide so here it is. :) This article describes how to install VMWare Workstation on Fedora 10.

I use VMWare on my Vista box to run BackTrack3 and many other OS's. What i did find extremely useful, as many have difficulty with, was a tutorial on installing VMWare Tools at the Backtrack forum. Would be great if there was one for Fedora. ;)

[axel]

Let me take a look at it during the weekend when I'll have some free time. ;)

[axel]

How to monitor your Facebook profile in Linux (http://www.my-guides.net/en/content/view/141/26/)
This guide describes how to be instantly notified for any changes in your Facebook profile through a notification pop up in Gnome's tray. Nice Facebook client for Linux.

[axel]

How to install Linux from Windows using UNetbootin (http://www.my-guides.net/en/content/view/141/26/)

This guide describes how to install a Linux distribution from a Windows system so that you don't have to burn a CD using unetbootin. The same procedure can be used to create a Live USB drive from a Linux ISO image.

[Steve.L]

Hey thanks Axel

Some great guides, added to favourites :)

Steve.L

[axel]

Thank you Steve.L. You are very welcome! :)

[tech291083]

Hello there,

Your Fedora 10 installation guide is just wonderful it helped a friend of mine across the Atlantic a great deal, thanks and please keep up the good work....

[tech291083]

In this site www.my-guides.net I have written some guides regarding Linux.


great job, sir, well done really. I officially appoint you the guide master for Fedora Linux. Thanks a lot and please keep updating with some other useful commands as required for the installation and updating of essential features such as php, mysql, apache, yum, real player, acrobat reader, bit torrent, zip applications etc...

[axel]

Many many thanks tech291083! What more can I say?!

With so many people supporting me of course I will keep on updating my guides and writing new ones. I have many guides in my mind.

Thanks again. :)

[tech291083]

I am also thinking of putting up a list of useful Fedora based commands on my personal blog that I have learned with the help of people like you and members of this very forum. Please let me know if it is a good idea. Thanks...

[axel]

Of course you could post the commands you think are useful. Why wouldn't it be a good idea? Knowledge is for sharing and this could help your readers. :)

[tech291083]

Knowledge is for sharing and this could help your readers.


Thanks, you have a very positive and helpful+polite way of responding and I like that. Once I have done that list and placed on my blog, I will kindly request all the members of this forum, including yourself to make useful suggestions, infact this is nothing but a list of things that I have been taught by this forum members only through exchange of posts. ο Θεός να σ' ευλογεί!. Δείτε επίσης: Sorry if this is incorrect, thanks a lot

[axel]

Many thanks tech291083! You are very welcome. :)

Thanks for the Greek phrase also (well this means "God bless you!. Check also:" but I am still glad!)

[tech291083]

Thanks my friend you are welcome too, let us help each other and learn more about Tux and its life....

[axel]

Thanks to Ahmed Ibrahem Muhammed an Arab translation of my Fedora 10 Installation Guide (http://www.my-guides.net/en/content/view/125/26/) is ready! Great work from Ahmed! Muayyad AlSadi also helped me with some html issues so that the guide appears ok in the Arabic language. Many thanks to both you guys once again.

Here is the link: Fedora 10 Installation Guide (in Arabic) (http://www.my-guides.net/en/content/view/149/26/) :)

[tech291083]

Thanks to Ahmed Ibrahem Muhammed an Arab translation of my Fedora 10 Installation Guide (http://www.my-guides.net/en/content/view/125/26/) is ready!


Well done, what about Spanish, German, French, Chinese etc? I am sure you will do that as well, good luck my friend...

[axel]

A Chinese translation already exists ;)

Fedora 10 Installation Guide (in Chinese) (http://www.my-guides.net/en/content/view/125/26/)

Regarding the other languages if there is anyone interested in making the translation I will be happy to host it. :)

[tech291083]

A Chinese translation already exists


Very good, well done

[axel]

10 Linux web browsers (http://www.my-guides.net/en/content/view/153/26/)

Here is a collection of 10 web browsers for Linux. Screenshots and description included. :)

[tech291083]

Here is a collection of 10 web browsers for Linux. Screenshots and description included.

Thanks a lot Axel,

I just need a favour from you, please check my blog at fedoralinuxcommands.blogspot.com and give me some advice as to how I can put more commands there. I just want to make commands easy to understand and apply for all the new users of Fedora including myself, so that they do not have to look in the big books to carry out day to day tasks on Fedora. Sorry to bother you my friend and thanks a lot...

[axel]

Hey tech291083. Sorry for not replying sooner.

Well you could search google for similar sites and get some ideas. I believe commands should be somehow categorized so that a user can search a command both by its name or by what he wants to do. I think blogspot supports categories for articles, right? :)

[tech291083]

Hey tech291083. Sorry for not replying sooner.


Its ok, I appreciate your replies any way...



I believe commands should be somehow categorized so that a user can search a command both by its name or by what he wants to do. I think blogspot supports categories for articles, right?


I have a couple of Linux books but they do not have that many commands listed in them, so the best way is to search the net which I have been doing for the last couple of years whenever time permits, and the good news is that I have been able to find some of the most useful commands that I have also used so far. Yes, blogspot does support categories. I will soon post more commands on my blog. I will also categorize them soon. Thanks for the suggestion mate, appreciated. bye for now...

[axel]

One more time the Fedora Community is here! This time from Greece! Many thanks to soturin, gtroza and admin for this translation. :D

For all the Greek users of Fedora:

Fedora 10 Installation Guide (in Greek) (http://www.my-guides.net/en/content/view/156/26/)

[anacleto13]

Hi all,
I found some useful tutorial on this blog: fedoracoreproject.blogspot.com (http://fedoracoreproject.blogspot.com)

How to convert a matroska file to dvd in Linux Fedora (http://fedoracoreproject.blogspot.com/2009/04/from-mkv-to-vob-how-to-convert-mkv-file.html)
Diskcheck: Monitoring File Systems on Linux Fedora (http://fedoracoreproject.blogspot.com/2009/03/diskcheck-monitoring-file-systems-on.html)
a command line tool to download files from rapidshare in Linux (http://fedoracoreproject.blogspot.com/2009/03/linux-command-line-tool-to-download.html)
How to extend Lifetime of a degrading Hard Disk (http://fedoracoreproject.blogspot.com/2009/03/how-to-extend-lifetime-of-degrading.html)
nic bonding on Linux Fedora (http://fedoracoreproject.blogspot.com/2009/03/nic-bonding-on-linux-fedora.html)
screen command tutorial (http://fedoracoreproject.blogspot.com/2009/03/screen-command-multiple-ssh-session.html)

unfortunately there's some windows tutorial too, but no one is perfect...

[tech291083]

hi,

Thanks a lot. Do you have some interesting bash scripts? I am quite eager to learn it. There are a few examples on the net, but I am looking for something that is easy to learn and really useful to self taughts like myself, thanks...

[axel]

I wrote a new guide regarding VirtualBox. I really like this software. You can check many OS without having to dual/triple etc. boot and partition your hard disk. :)

How to copy and transfer a Virtualbox Virtual Machine .vdi (http://www.my-guides.net/en/content/view/155/26/)

[tech291083]

I wrote a new guide regarding VirtualBox.


Thanks Axex, this is wonderful........

[axel]

Although Fedora 11 is just around the corner Dante Mendoza Ruelas translated my Fedora 10 Installation Guide (http://www.my-guides.net/en/content/view/125/26/) in Spanish. Thank you Dante!

Here is the link:

Fedora 10 Installation Guide (in Spanish) (http://www.my-guides.net/en/content/view/160/26/)

I hope the upcoming Fedora 11 guide will get even more translations!

[littlejj22]

Thank you.
I will see it.

[axel]

As always here it is

Fedora 11 Installation and Post-Installation guide (http://www.my-guides.net/en/content/view/161/26/)

This time there are screenshots and details for the installation process as well. Translations are on the road.

I hope this will help many new (and old!) users. :D

[axel]

And here is the first translation. Thank you Charles! :)

Fedora 11 Installation Guide and Post-Installation guide (in Chinese) (http://www.my-guides.net/en/content/view/164/26/)

[axel]

I would like to thank Ahmed for this translation. :)

Fedora 11 Installation Guide and Post-Installation guide (in Arabic) (http://www.my-guides.net/en/content/view/166/26/)

[axel]

How to extract DVD subtitles to .srt using Avidemux (http://www.my-guides.net/en/content/view/167/26) :)

[axel]

After some time of absense here is a new guide. :)

Getting Started with Firewall Builder (http://www.my-guides.net/en/content/view/168/26/)

This guide presents an introduction to Firewall Builder. Firewall Builder (also known as fwbuilder) is a GUI firewall configuration and management tool that supports iptables, ipfilter, pf, ipfw, Cisco PIX (FWSM, ASA) and Cisco IOS extended access lists.

[marinestu]

I have used that site quite a bit in the past

Thanks

Stuart

[axel]

Here is a new guide. 2ManDVD is a nice GUI program for authoring your own DVDs. :)

How to author a DVD using 2ManDVD in Linux (http://www.my-guides.net/en/content/view/170/26)

[axel]

I've just update it. :)

Fedora 12 Installation and Post Installation Guide (http://www.my-guides.net/en/content/view/174/26/)

[edenCC]

Ooops, my-guides.net is unavailable at my country!

[axel]

Ooops, my-guides.net is unavailable at my country!

:confused:

Which country is that?

Maybe it was a temporary server not found message? Could you please check it again and tell me?

[edenCC]

I'm able to visit this site today, but it took me about 15 seconds to load the homepage... I'm in South China.

[axel]

That's strange. For me it takes about 6 secongs to load the homepage. Maybe it has something to do with the location of the server...

[axel]

For the curious! :)

How to install Google Chrome OS on VirtualBox (http://www.my-guides.net/en/content/view/177/26/)

[axel]

I've been trying for a few days to synchronize my contacts. Here is a way to do it!

How to synchronize Google contacts and calendar with KAddressbook and KOrganizer (http://www.my-guides.net/en/content/view/178/26/)

[axel]

Just making the thread visible.

[axel]

How to convert a video to Xvid/x264 using Avidemux (http://www.my-guides.net/en/content/view/180/26)

One more guide on Avidemux video converter. :)

[axel]

How to add support for iPhone, iPod and iPad in Linux (http://www.my-guides.net/en/guides/linux/191-how-to-add-support-for-iphone-ipod-and-ipad-in-linux)

This is a video presentation which I've found on the web. I don't have an iPhone to test it on my own but the libmobiledevice seems promising!

[axel]

This post isn't exactly about Linux or Fedora, but Android is based on Linux kernel, so here it is. :)

My favourite Android applications (http://www.my-guides.net/en/guides/linux/197-my-favourite-android-applications)

[axel]

Just making the thread visible. :|

[glennzo]

I think you're just trying to get visitors to the my guides web site. What's up with all the posts Axel?

[axel]

Hi glennzo. As you can see this thread is about 2,5 years old. I post it in this part of the forum since it says that it's about Fedora links all over the web. From the comments, emails and visitor views I've received I could say that it has helped many people.

The administrators and moderators so far had no problem with this thread but if you believe there is a problem you can just close it or delete it. :)

[glennzo]

I think you could have put them all in one post, but it's not a big deal. Carry on my friend

[axel]

I have put all of them in the first post of this thread. I am just making a new post each time to make the thread appear in latest posts so that users are informed about it. Thanks glennzo :)

[axel]

Ok, I know I have been a little late and I also missed Fedora 13 but here is

Fedora 14 Post Installation Guide (http://www.my-guides.net/en/guides/linux/200-fedora-14-post-installation-guide)

[axel]

How to create a photo DVD slideshow in Linux (http://www.my-guides.net/en/guides/linux-dvd-video/202-how-to-create-a-photo-dvd-slideshow-in-linux)

[marko]

Hi glennzo. As you can see this thread is about 2,5 years old. I post it in this part of the forum since it says that it's about Fedora links all over the web. From the comments, emails and visitor views I've received I could say that it has helped many people.

The administrators and moderators so far had no problem with this thread but if you believe there is a problem you can just close it or delete it. :)

It would be nice if the "Core" word was removed from the Title/Subject since that's obsolete

[zhizhong]

bookmarked your set

[axel]

Fedora 15 Post Installation Guide (http://www.my-guides.net/en/guides/linux/203-fedora-15-post-installation-guide)

[axel]

How to author a DVD using Bombono DVD (http://www.my-guides.net/en/guides/linux-dvd-video/214-how-to-author-a-dvd-using-bombono-dvd)

[axel]

Fedora 16 Post Installation Guide (http://www.my-guides.net/en/guides/linux/240-fedora-16-post-installation-guide) :)

[leigh123linux]

Fedora 16 Post Installation Guide (http://www.my-guides.net/en/guides/linux/240-fedora-16-post-installation-guide) :)


If it's your guide this bit needs to be removed (including the first reboot)


Reboot

For GeForce FX cards
su -c 'yum install kmod-nvidia-173xx xorg-x11-drv-nvidia-173xx \ xorg-x11-drv-nvidia-173xx-libs xorg-x11-drv-nvidia-173xx-libs.i686' If you use a PAE kernel
su -c 'yum install kmod-nvidia-173xx-PAE'Reason, there is currently no 173xx support for F16.

[PatMcLJr]

Thank You for the guide, I need to read through it for sure.

I could be wrong here but the sudo part shows
"and with your cursor pointing on # press x If you don't want to be prompted for your root password each time you use the sudo command go to this line:"
I believe sudo prompts for the users password, but I didn't know you could tell it to stop bugging you for it. Thanks.

===
everyone has their favorites, for the useful application would include

sudo yum install mc nano htop -y

===

[axel]

Thanks for the notice leigh123linux, I've corrected it. :)

PatMcLJr, yeap you can make sudo stop asking each time for the root password. Of course this isn't secure but you decide.

mc and htop are indeed useful applications. Regarding the text editor I prefer vim but nano is surely much easier to use.

I should add a section with useful terminal applications including all those. Thanks for the idea PatMcLJr. :)

[axel]

Best GNOME Shell extensions (http://www.my-guides.net/en/guides/linux/257-best-gnome-shell-extensions) Some useful extensions for GNOME Shell 3.2 or newer.

[jpollard]

Yes, I've looked here, and on other forums, and Google. I can easily find howtos for compiling a kernel in general. But I'm actually looking for pointers as to what to change, etc, before compiling to improve performance. I would not want to attempt messing around with the kernel without some kind of intelligent guidance.

There really isn't any.

those options became configuration option in /sys or /proc/sys.

Well, other than disabling debug...

[axel]

How to fix GNOME 3 failed to load of Fedora 16 installed on VirtualBox (http://www.my-guides.net/en/guides/linux/282-how-to-fix-gnome-3-failed-to-load-of-fedora-16-installed-on-virtualbox)

[axel]

Two more guides that you might find useful. :)

How to disable Nepomuk, Strigi and Akonadi in KDE4 (http://www.my-guides.net/en/guides/linux/314-how-to-disable-nepomuk-strigi-and-akonadi-in-kde4)

How to enable command autocomplete by searching history in Linux (http://www.my-guides.net/en/guides/linux/315-how-to-enable-command-autocomplete-by-searching-history-in-linux)

[axel]

How to sync Google Contacts, Calendars and Tasks in KDE4 (http://www.my-guides.net/en/guides/linux/368-how-to-sync-google-contacts-calendars-and-task-in-kde4)

[MorphingDragon]

How to sync Google Contacts, Calendars and Tasks in KDE4 (http://www.my-guides.net/en/guides/linux/368-how-to-sync-google-contacts-calendars-and-task-in-kde4)

When I get around to modifying my guide for 18 I'm going to try get insync working, it apparently syncs all of Google Apps.

[YeOK]

When I get around to modifying my guide for 18 I'm going to try get insync working, it apparently syncs all of Google Apps.

I have it installed and working, it isn't too hard if I remember correctly, you simply install insync, add the gnome-shell extension and your away.

[axel]

I have it installed and working, it isn't too hard if I remember correctly, you simply install insync, add the gnome-shell extension and your away.

I haven't tried insync either. It is in my to do list though.

[Ihatewindows]

Hey, I can do some translating!
I'll send you a translated Chinese Wiki page.

[Ihatewindows]

It's done.