How to make Skype work in Fedora x64(64bits)

adding library in x64 machine

The Skype is not available for Fedora 64 bits. If you try to install .rpm package available from Skype in your 64 bit machine the installation will fail. So, in order to install Skype in 64 bit machine you need to add some libraries from x86. After installing this library, you can download the Skype [...]

How to install and configure JDK in Fedora

setting the path of jdk

JDK(Java Development Kit) compiles and runs the Java programs. For many experienced programmers or the newbie it may be hard to install and configure JDK in Linux. In this tutorial, I am going to show you the most simplest and easiest way to install and configure the JDK(Java Development Kit) in your Fedora machine. I [...]

How to convert .rpm file into .deb and install it in Linux

package converted

There are lots of software available in Linux which can be installed using Terminal or can be manually installed by downloading the file. There are many Linux distributions available. The main difference between each Linux Distribution is the package manager they use. For example: Fedora uses .rpm(RedHat Package Manager) whereas Ubuntu uses .deb(Debian) package manager. In [...]

Fedora 17 release date schedule

fedora14dude

Fedora 17 release date has been schedule. Fedora 17 final release is expected on May 8 2012.  Fedora is RPM Linux based operating system, developed by the Fedora project and sponsered by Red Hat. The first alpha version for fedora 17 is available for download. However the live cd is not available for the current alpha version. The complete [...]

10 things to do after installing Fedora

backup

Fedora is the stable, powerful, free and very usable Linux based Operating System. From beginner user to the experienced users, this is great Linux distribution to learn, perform tasks and a wonderful environment for computing. However, there are certain things to make it even better and make your life more easier and comfortable with Fedora. [...]

How to install Apt get in Fedora

apt get install in fedora

Apt get is a Debian based package manager which is used in Ubuntu and Debian. Fedora uses yum, rpm based package manager. Yum is used to install and uninstall applications, list the installed and available packages and many more. See the usage of yum. Apt get(Advanced Package Tool) is another tool for handling packages. Apt [...]

Various usages of Yum and Yumex

provide root permission to yumex

Yum(Yellow Dog Update Modified) is an interactive package manager based on rpm. Different Linux Distributions uses different package managers. For example, Ubuntu uses apt-get whereas Fedora/RedHat uses yum. There are various things you can do with yum: install and uinstall packages, check for update, update packages, list the available packages and many more. This tutorial [...]