How to configure nautilus to open new window in same folder in Fedora
Submitted by Richard on Mon, 11/02/2009 - 07:24Open System->Preferences->File Management
Check the box that marked “Always open in browser windows.”
How to install Compiz Fusion in Fedora 11
Submitted by Richard on Sun, 11/01/2009 - 08:38This guide assumes that you have video card that supports 3d acceleration installed in your system.
To install compiz fusion, open up your terminal and type this command:
Then go to System->Preferences->Startup Applications.
How to install NVIDIA proprietary graphics driver in Fedora 11 using yum
Submitted by Richard on Sun, 11/01/2009 - 08:33Why install this driver?
Your NVIDIA video card will work on your Fedora 11 box without this driver, however if you want to enable the 3D acceleration (if you want to use Compiz Fsuion) you need to install it.
Which driver to use?
The latest nvidia driver: This is a proprietary driver that works with newer nvidia cards.
The legacy nvidia driver: This is also a proprietary driver, but it works with older nvidia cards.
Current list of Legacy NVIDIA drivers:
- Legacy version (173.xx series)
- Legacy version (96.xx series)
- Legacy version (71.xx series) Note: This driver is not available in RPM Fusion repository.
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You need to identify which nvidia driver is ideal for your video card. Open up your terminal and type this command: full story »
How to make totem media player play wma, mp3 and real audio in Fedora 11
Submitted by Richard on Thu, 10/29/2009 - 00:02Install xine backend.
Since totem uses gstreamer as its default backend, we need to change its backend to use xine. To do it, just type the command:
You can now play mp3, wma and real audio using totem media player. To know more about xine, please click this link.
How to install latest flash plugin for firefox in Fedora 11
Submitted by Richard on Wed, 10/28/2009 - 23:56Adobe flash player is available via yum. To download flash player, enable adobe yum repo using this command:
After enabling the repo, install the flash player plugin. Type this command:
Flash player is now installed in your system, just restart your firefox if is currently running and you can now watch flash content in your browser.
How to install Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE) in Fedora 11
Submitted by Richard on Thu, 10/15/2009 - 08:16This is a straightforward tutorial on how to install Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE) in Fedora 11.
1. Go to the site below and grab the latest version of Java Runtime Environment.
http://java.sun.com/javase/downloads/index.jsp
2. After downloading the file, make the file executable
and install.
3. After the installation, you need to configure your system to use the newly installed Java Runtime Environment.
alternatives --config java
During the installation of your Fedora 11 CD or DVD, the OpenJDK 6 development and runtime packages are installed by default.
There are 3 programs which provide 'java'. Selection Command ----------------------------------------------- *+ 1 /usr/lib/jvm/jre-1.6.0-openjdk/bin/java 2 /usr/lib/jvm/jre-1.5.0-gcj/bin/java 3 /usr/java/default/bin/java Enter to keep the current selection[+], or type selection number: 3
Enter "3" to change it to your newly installed Java Runtime Environment.
Verify your version of java using this command: full story »
RPM Fusion's Kdenlive error
Submitted by Richard on Wed, 10/14/2009 - 07:13I've got this strange error below when I upgraded my Kdenlive 0.7.4 to 0.7.5 from "RPM Fusion repository".
To fix the problem, you have to delete the file "~/.kde/share/config/kdenliverc" because of wrong MLT binary name in it.
How to show MySQL table details?
Submitted by Richard on Wed, 10/14/2009 - 06:17Issue this command in your MySQL prompt to show table column detail.
or
The display would be as follows: full story »
How display database tables in MySQL?
Submitted by Richard on Wed, 10/14/2009 - 06:13Switch to a database you want to use using this command:
Reading table information for completion of table and column names
You can turn off this feature to get a quicker startup with -A
Database changed
Once you have selected the database, just type this command to show all the tables inside it.
The database tables are shown below. full story »
How to delete MySQL database?
Submitted by Richard on Wed, 10/14/2009 - 06:09To delete MySQL database, just simply type this command inside MySQL terminal.
Query OK, 0 rows affected (0.07 sec)





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