en-US/Article_Info.xml en-US/Fedora_Live_images.ent en-US/Fedora_Live_images.xml en-US/Revision_History.xml
Rüdiger Landmann
rlandmann at fedoraproject.org
Thu Oct 1 08:51:12 UTC 2009
en-US/Article_Info.xml | 4 +-
en-US/Fedora_Live_images.ent | 6 +--
en-US/Fedora_Live_images.xml | 76 +++++++++++++++++++++----------------------
en-US/Revision_History.xml | 14 +++++++
4 files changed, 57 insertions(+), 43 deletions(-)
New commits:
commit 2e5f1995cdbb773738cb80cdcc2a7452fcf9e700
Author: Ruediger Landmann <r.landmann at redhat.com>
Date: Thu Oct 1 18:50:19 2009 +1000
Update for Fedora 12
diff --git a/en-US/Article_Info.xml b/en-US/Article_Info.xml
index 5282841..ef5831b 100644
--- a/en-US/Article_Info.xml
+++ b/en-US/Article_Info.xml
@@ -6,7 +6,7 @@
<title>Fedora Live images</title>
<subtitle>How to use the Fedora Live image</subtitle>
<productname>Fedora</productname>
- <productnumber>11</productnumber>
+ <productnumber>12</productnumber>
<edition>1</edition>
<pubsnumber>1</pubsnumber>
<abstract>
@@ -14,7 +14,7 @@
<corpauthor>
<inlinemediaobject>
<imageobject>
- <imagedata fileref="Common_Content/images/title_logo.svg" format="SVG" />
+ <imagedata fileref="Common_Content/images/title_logo.png" format="PNG" />
</imageobject>
<textobject>
<phrase>Logo</phrase>
diff --git a/en-US/Fedora_Live_images.ent b/en-US/Fedora_Live_images.ent
index 74b04b9..ba4cbbe 100644
--- a/en-US/Fedora_Live_images.ent
+++ b/en-US/Fedora_Live_images.ent
@@ -1,5 +1,5 @@
-<!ENTITY PRODUCT "Documentation">
-<!ENTITY BOOKID "Fedora_Live_images">
+<!ENTITY PRODUCT "Fedora Documentation">
+<!ENTITY BOOKID "readme-live-images">
<!ENTITY YEAR "2009">
<!ENTITY HOLDER "Red Hat, Inc. and others">
-
+<!ENTITY PRODVER "12">
diff --git a/en-US/Fedora_Live_images.xml b/en-US/Fedora_Live_images.xml
index 3d045f5..303c908 100644
--- a/en-US/Fedora_Live_images.xml
+++ b/en-US/Fedora_Live_images.xml
@@ -7,28 +7,28 @@
<section id="sect-Fedora_Live_images-Introduction">
<title>Introduction</title>
<para>
- A Live image is a safe and easy way to test-drive the Fedora operating system on your own familiar hardware. If you enjoy this experience, you can install the Live system software to your system's hard drive. The installation can either replace your existing operating system, or co-exist separately on your hard drive. This Live image provides you with an experience that is very similar to running Fedora, but there are some benefits and caveats. Refer to <xref linkend="sect-Fedora_Live_images-Benefits" /> and <xref linkend="sect-Fedora_Live_images-Caveats" /> for more information.
+ A live image is a safe and easy way to test the Fedora operating system on your own familiar hardware. If you enjoy this experience, you can install the live system software to your system's hard drive. The installation can either replace your existing operating system, or co-exist separately on your hard drive. This live image provides you with an experience that is very similar to running Fedora, but there are some important differences. Refer to <xref linkend="sect-Fedora_Live_images-Advantages" /> and <xref linkend="sect-Fedora_Live_images-Disadvantages" /> for more information.
</para>
</section>
<section id="sect-Fedora_Live_images-What_Should_I_Do_With_My_Live_Image">
<title>What Should I Do With My Live Image?</title>
<para>
- Before you use your Live image, read the next section to learn how to maximize your enjoyment of Fedora. You may also want to read <xref linkend="sect-Fedora_Live_images-Booting" /> for hints on booting from this media. Then insert this media in your computer and boot from it.
+ Before you use your Live image, read the next section to learn how to maximize your enjoyment of Fedora. You may also want to read <xref linkend="sect-Fedora_Live_images-Booting" /> for hints on starting — or <firstterm>booting</firstterm> — from this media. Then insert this media in your computer and boot from it.
</para>
</section>
<section id="sect-Fedora_Live_images-Suggested_Hardware">
<title>Suggested Hardware</title>
<para>
- This Live system successfully boots and runs on most computers with 256 MB or more installed system memory, or RAM. Your computer must have the ability to boot from the device holding the Live image media. For instance, if the Live image is on a CD or DVD, your computer must be able to boot from the CD or DVD drive.
+ This live system successfully boots and runs on most computers with 256 MB or more installed system memory, or RAM. Your computer must have the ability to boot from the device holding the live image media. For instance, if the live image is on a CD or DVD, your computer must be able to boot from the CD or DVD drive.
</para>
</section>
<section id="sect-Fedora_Live_images-Booting">
<title>Booting</title>
<para>
- This section gives additional guidance for users whose experience with starting the computer, or "booting," is limited to pushing the power button. To set up your system to boot from the Live media, first shut down or hibernate your computer if it is not already off. Power your computer on, and watch the initial BIOS screen for a prompt that indicates which key to use for either:
+ To set up your system to boot from the live media, shut down or hibernate your computer. Power your computer on, and pay attention to the first screens that appear. Look for a prompt that indicates which key to use for either:
</para>
<itemizedlist>
<listitem>
@@ -38,92 +38,86 @@
</listitem>
<listitem>
<para>
- the BIOS setup utility
+ the <firstterm>Basic Input–Output System</firstterm> (BIOS) setup utility
</para>
</listitem>
</itemizedlist>
<para>
- The boot menu option is preferable. If you cannot see such a prompt, consult your manufacturer's documentation for your computer system, motherboard, or mainboard for the correct keystroke. On many systems, the required key will be <keycap>F12</keycap>, <keycap>F2</keycap>, <keycap>F1</keycap>, <keycap>Esc</keycap>, or <keycap>Delete</keycap>.
+ The boot menu option is preferable. If no such prompt appears, consult your manufacturer's documentation for your computer system, motherboard, or mainboard for the correct keystroke. On many systems, the required key will be <keycap>F12</keycap>, <keycap>F2</keycap>, <keycap>F1</keycap>, <keycap>Esc</keycap>, or <keycap>Delete</keycap>.
</para>
<para>
- Most computers boot from hard disk (or one of the hard disks, if there are more than one). If you are reading this document from a CD or a DVD, then set the computer to boot from the DVD or CD drive. If you are reading this file from a USB device such as a memory stick or thumb drive, set your computer to boot from the USB device.
+ Most computers normally boot from a hard disk. If you have a Fedora live image on a CD or a DVD, then set the computer to boot from the DVD or CD drive. If you have a Fedora live image on a USB device such as a USB flash drive, set your computer to boot from the USB device.
</para>
<para>
- If you are making changes to the BIOS configuration, record the current boot device selection configuration before you change it. This record allows you to restore the original configuration if you choose to return to your previous computing environment.
+ If you must make changes to the BIOS configuration, record the current boot device selection configuration before you change it. This record allows you to restore the original configuration if necessary.
</para>
<para>
- The BIOS on older computers may not include a choice you desire, such as network booting. If your computer can only boot from floppy diskette or hard disk, you may be unable to experience this Live image on your computer.
+ The BIOS on older computers might have a very limited range of boot options. If your computer can only boot from floppy diskette or hard disk, there is no practical way to boot from the Fedora live image. Sometimes, an updated BIOS is available from the manufacturer of your computer. A BIOS update might offer additional boot menu choices, but requires care to install properly. Consult the manufacturer's documentation for more information.
</para>
<para>
- You may wish to see if an updated BIOS is available from the manufacturer of your computer. A BIOS update may offer additional boot menu choices, but requires care to install properly. Consult the manufacturer's documentation for more information. Otherwise, ask a friend if you can try running this Live image on their newer computer.
+ Unless you choose to install Fedora from the live image to the computer's hard drive (as described in <xref linkend="sect-Fedora_Live_images-Installing_Fedora_from_the_Live_Image"/>) the Fedora live image does not make any permanent changes to the computer on which you run it. If your own computer cannot boot from the live image, you can safely explore the live image on a newer computer to which you have access, without fear of changing that computer.
</para>
</section>
- <section id="sect-Fedora_Live_images-Benefits">
- <title>Benefits</title>
- <para>
- The following benefits accrue with a Live image:
- </para>
+ <section id="sect-Fedora_Live_images-Advantages">
+ <title>Advantages of a Live Image</title>
<itemizedlist>
<listitem>
<para>
- While running this Live image, you are in control, and are not limited to a set of screenshots or options chosen by others. Select which tasks or applications to explore with complete freedom.
+ While running this live image, you are in control. Unlike reading about Fedora in print or online, you are not limited to a set of screenshots or options chosen by others. Select which tasks or applications to explore with complete freedom.
</para>
</listitem>
<listitem>
<para>
- You can experiment with this Live image with no disruption to your previous computing environment, documents, or desktop. Hibernate your current operating system, restart with the Live image, and restart the original operating system when finished. Your previous environment returns with no changes made.
+ You can experiment with this live image with no disruption to your previous computing environment, documents, or desktop. Hibernate your current operating system, restart with the live image, and restart the original operating system when finished. Your previous environment returns with no changes made.
</para>
</listitem>
<listitem>
<para>
- You can use the Live image to evaluate whether all of your hardware devices are recognized and properly configured.
+ You can use the live image to evaluate whether Fedora recognizes and properly configures your hardware devices.
</para>
<important>
<title>Full Hardware Recognition</title>
<para>
- In some cases, the Live image not offer the full range of hardware support seeing in an installed Fedora system. You may be able to manually configure support in the Live image. If you are using the Live image from a CD or DVD, you must repeat these steps each time you use the Live image.
+ In some cases, the live image might not offer the full range of hardware support offered by an installed Fedora system. You might be able to manually configure additional devices in the Live image. If you use the live image from a CD or DVD, you must repeat these steps each time you use the Live image.
</para>
</important>
</listitem>
<listitem>
<para>
- You can use the Live image to try different desktop environments such as GNOME, KDE, XFCE, or others. None of these choices require you to reconfigure an existing Linux installation on your computer.
+ You can use the Live image to try different <firstterm>desktop environments</firstterm> such as GNOME, KDE, Xfce, or others. None of these choices require you to reconfigure an existing Linux installation on your computer. You can learn more about the various desktop environments in the <citetitle>Fedora &PRODVER; User Guide</citetitle>, available from <ulink url="docs.fedoraproject.org"></ulink>.
</para>
</listitem>
<listitem>
<para>
- Live images on USB can include both a <firstterm>persistence overlay</firstterm> and a separate area for user data. The persistence overlay allows you to make changes to the Fedora environment and retain these changes across reboots. These changes can include system software updates, configuration changes, and new packages you choose to install. The separate user data area allows you to reinstall the Live image with a newer version of Fedora later, while retaining your documents, media files, and other important information.
+ Live images on USB can include both a <firstterm>persistence overlay</firstterm> and a separate area for user data. The persistence overlay allows you to make changes to the Fedora live environment and retain these changes for the next time that you use the Fedora live image. These changes can include system software updates, configuration changes, and new programs you choose to install. The separate user data area allows you to reinstall the live image with a newer version of Fedora later, while retaining your documents, media files, and other important information.
</para>
</listitem>
</itemizedlist>
</section>
- <section id="sect-Fedora_Live_images-Caveats">
- <title>Caveats</title>
- <para>
- The Live image also involves some drawbacks in exchange for convenience:
- </para>
+ <section id="sect-Fedora_Live_images-Disadvantages">
+ <title>Disadvantages of a Live Image</title>
<itemizedlist>
<listitem>
<para>
- While using this Live image on CD or DVD, your computer may be much slower to respond or require more time to complete tasks than with a system installed to hard disk. CD and DVD discs provide data to the computer at a much slower rate than hard disks. Less of your computer's system memory is available for loading and running applications. Running the Live image from RAM trades higher memory usage for faster response times.
+ While using this live image on CD or DVD, your computer might be much slower to respond or require more time to complete tasks than with a system installed to hard disk. CD and DVD discs provide data to the computer at a much slower rate than hard disks do. Less of your computer's system memory is available for loading and running applications. Running the live image from RAM trades higher memory usage for faster response times.
</para>
</listitem>
<listitem>
<para>
- To fit space constraints, fewer installed applications are included than in a full installation of Fedora. Your favorite applications may not be present in this Live image, even though they may be present and run quite well in a full installation of Fedora.
+ Due to space constraints, fewer programs are included than in a full installation of Fedora. Your favorite applications may not be present in this live image, even though they may be present and run quite well in a full installation of Fedora.
</para>
<important>
<title>Live USB persistence</title>
<para>
- Live USB images with persistence allow you to install new applications on your Fedora system. There is a limit to the space available for new applications. If you decide to make many changes to the software installed, you may wish to install Fedora to a hard disk first.
+ Live USB images with persistence allow you to install new applications on your Fedora system. There is a limit to the space available for new applications. If you decide to make many changes to the software installed, install Fedora to a hard disk first.
</para>
</important>
</listitem>
<listitem>
<para>
- At this time, you cannot permanently install new applications in the Live image on CD or DVD. To try other applications, or newer versions of existing applications, you must either use a Live USB image with persistence, or install Fedora on your computer. You may be able to temporarily install or update applications, however, if you have sufficient system memory. Most systems require more than 512 MB RAM for installations or updates to succeed. These changes will be lost when you shut down the Live image.
+ You cannot permanently install new applications in the live image on CD or DVD. To try other applications, or newer versions of existing applications, you must either use a live USB image with persistence, or install Fedora on your computer. You might be able to temporarily install or update applications, however, if you have sufficient system memory. Most systems require more than 512 MB of RAM for installations or updates to succeed. These changes will be lost when you shut down the live image.
</para>
</listitem>
<listitem>
@@ -135,14 +129,14 @@
</section>
<section id="sect-Fedora_Live_images-Experimenting_with_the_Live_image">
- <title>Experimenting with the Live image</title>
+ <title>Experimenting with the Live Image</title>
<para>
- As you explore the the cascading menus on or around the desktop, look for application programs you may wish to run. In addition, you may wish to explore other capabilities.
+ Explore the icons and menus on and around the desktop to find programs that interest you. In addition, you may wish to explore other capabilities.
</para>
- <section id="sect-Fedora_Live_images-Experimenting_with_the_Live_image-Sharing_Existing_Data">
- <title>Sharing Existing Data</title>
+ <section id="sect-Fedora_Live_images-Experimenting_with_the_Live_Image-Accessing_Existing_Data">
+ <title>Accessing Existing Data</title>
<para>
- You can share data via mounting existing storage devices, such as:
+ The live system can access existing data stored on:
</para>
<itemizedlist>
<listitem>
@@ -161,12 +155,15 @@
</para>
</listitem>
</itemizedlist>
+ <para>
+ You can therefore test how Fedora interacts with your documents, photographs, and multimedia files, and how files created by programs running in the Fedora live environment work when you transfer them to your existing computing environment.
+ </para>
</section>
<section id="sect-Fedora_Live_images-Experimenting_with_the_Live_image-Making_a_Backup_Copy_of_Data">
<title>Making a Backup Copy of Data</title>
<para>
- You may use this Live image to make backup or archival copies of data, if your computer system includes:
+ You can use the live image to make backup or archival copies of data, if your computer system includes:
</para>
<itemizedlist>
<listitem>
@@ -181,7 +178,7 @@
</listitem>
</itemizedlist>
<para>
- Files normally in use by your previous operating system when it is running are not in use in the Live image. Therefore you can use the Live image to copy files that are problematic for backup software in the previous operating system.
+ Files normally in use by your previous operating system when it is running are not in use in the Live image. Therefore, you can use the live image to copy files that are problematic for backup software in the previous operating system.
</para>
</section>
@@ -190,7 +187,10 @@
<section id="sect-Fedora_Live_images-Installing_Fedora_from_the_Live_Image">
<title>Installing Fedora from the Live Image</title>
<para>
- To install the system from this Live image, run the LiveOS as described above, and select the <emphasis>Install to Hard Disk</emphasis> application on the Desktop. Using the resulting Fedora installation, you can customize the software and configuration to your liking on a persistent basis.
+ To install Fedora from this live image, select the <emphasis>Install to Hard Disk</emphasis> application on the Desktop. After you install Fedora, you can customize the software and configuration to your liking on a persistent basis. Although the live image itself only offers a small fraction of the software available for Fedora, this limitation no longer applies once you install Fedora to a computer.
+ </para>
+ <para>
+ The <citetitle>Fedora &PRODVER; Installation Quick Start Guide</citetitle>, available from <ulink url="docs.fedoraproject.org"></ulink>, provides step-by-step instructions to use a live image to install Fedora on typical desktop and laptop computers.
</para>
</section>
diff --git a/en-US/Revision_History.xml b/en-US/Revision_History.xml
index b2dde90..c51c90d 100644
--- a/en-US/Revision_History.xml
+++ b/en-US/Revision_History.xml
@@ -7,6 +7,20 @@
<simpara>
<revhistory>
<revision>
+ <revnumber>12.1.1</revnumber>
+ <date>Thu Oct 01 2009</date>
+ <author>
+ <firstname>Rüdiger</firstname>
+ <surname>Landmann</surname>
+ <email>r.landmann at redhat.com</email>
+ </author>
+ <revdescription>
+ <simplelist>
+ <member>Update for Fedora 12, plus editorial revision.</member>
+ </simplelist>
+ </revdescription>
+ </revision>
+ <revision>
<revnumber>11.2.0</revnumber>
<date>Sun Aug 09 2009</date>
<author>
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