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CardJoe · 12th May 2008, 08:48

http://www.bit-tech.net/news/2008/05...ora-9-leaked/1

The latest release of the Fedora Linux distribution has been leaked ahead of its official launch, and one recipient has shared his experiences with the new version of the open-source OS.

Glider · 12th May 2008, 09:46

Time to be a pedantic git, CryptFS isn't an invention by the Fedora Developers.

I for one will stay with my Gentoo system, it's the ultimate balance between ease and configurablility. I stared on a (then) Redhat system, which existed for about a week on my desktop. Wasn't my thing, and I doubt that has changed. However with every new release of these mainstream distros Windows gets surpassed every time. And I really mean surpassed. The OSS community are at a point at which the features and ease their OS offers is much past that of Windows (eg. package management), however the industry (games) doesn't know or realise it... And the Users, as always, resist to changes...

Gareth Halfacree · 12th May 2008, 10:08

Quote:

Originally Posted by Glider

Time to be a pedantic git, CryptFS isn't an invention by the Fedora Developers.

I didn't say it was. Very little of the stuff that goes into a Linux distribution is actually developed by the people with their name on the splash screen. GNOME, KDE, X11, bash, Firefox, ext3/4, OpenOffice.org, CryptFS - these are all packages developed by third parties that get added to individual distros.

TomH · 12th May 2008, 12:28

On another note, does anyone else find it a little funny to hear about Linux distros being 'leaked'? No? Ok, just me then.

Dreaming · 12th May 2008, 12:52

KDE4 looks pretty!

I can't wait until Linux becomes a viable alternative for heavy gamers!

Shielder · 12th May 2008, 13:59

Tom, I almost posted something like that, but decided not to. Particularly since I've been using Fedora 9 for nearly 2 months...

I think the only leak that there has been was the fact that the actual release version of F9 appeareed on the mirror server a day or two early.

I have to say, I used to be a Gnome fan (comes from the RH8 experience I had), but KDE 4 is absolutely brilliant. It looks good and the tools that come with it are excellent. KDS 4.1 will be available for Windows too. Guess what is going to be installed on my Windows system when it is out...

Andy

steveo_mcg · 12th May 2008, 14:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shielder

...Guess what is going to be installed on my Windows system when it is out...

Andy

Fluxbox?

Cthippo · 12th May 2008, 18:54

"Firefox 3 wouldn't get a look-in until Fedora 10".

Based on the precious sentance, I think you mean "lock-in"

Personally, I'm happy with Ubuntu, but every new release brings us that much closer to world domination!

Gareth Halfacree · 12th May 2008, 20:59

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cthippo

"Firefox 3 wouldn't get a look-in until Fedora 10".
Based on the precious sentance, I think you mean "lock-in"

No, I mean "look-in". As in: "Firefox 3 wouldn't be made available in the Fedora repositories until Fedora 10, unless the beta is supplied now with Fedora 9."

sam.g.taylor · 12th May 2008, 22:29

You know, if the used laptop I've just bought hadn't come with XP Pro installed, I really would have gone with this... especially with KDE 4 - that looks great!

But alas, I still can't let go of Windows.

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Glider /dev/null Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Belgium Posts: 4,102	Time to be a pedantic git, CryptFS isn't an invention by the Fedora Developers. I for one will stay with my Gentoo system, it's the ultimate balance between ease and configurablility. I stared on a (then) Redhat system, which existed for about a week on my desktop. Wasn't my thing, and I doubt that has changed. However with every new release of these mainstream distros Windows gets surpassed every time. And I really mean surpassed. The OSS community are at a point at which the features and ease their OS offers is much past that of Windows (eg. package management), however the industry (games) doesn't know or realise it... And the Users, as always, resist to changes... __________________ There Are 10 Types Of People, Those Who Know Binary and Those Who Don't

12th May 2008, 12:28	#4
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12th May 2008, 13:59	#6
Shielder Live long & prosper! Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Northwich, UK Posts: 515	Tom, I almost posted something like that, but decided not to. Particularly since I've been using Fedora 9 for nearly 2 months... I think the only leak that there has been was the fact that the actual release version of F9 appeareed on the mirror server a day or two early. I have to say, I used to be a Gnome fan (comes from the RH8 experience I had), but KDE 4 is absolutely brilliant. It looks good and the tools that come with it are excellent. KDS 4.1 will be available for Windows too. Guess what is going to be installed on my Windows system when it is out... Andy __________________ New Rig: GA-X38-DS5, Q6600 (running at stock until I get everything installed), 8GB OCZ RAM (not sure on timings), Inno3D 8800 GTS 512, Noctua NH-U12P heat sink, Hiper Type M 580, 4 HDDs, 2 opticals, Saitek Eclipse II keyboard, Sharkoon Rush gaming mouse, Samsung 2220WM monitor, running XP SP2 (32-bit), Vista HP (x64) and Fedora 9 Beta (x86-64).

12th May 2008, 18:54	#8
Cthippo Can't mod my way out of a paper bag Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Bellingham, WA Posts: 4,456	"Firefox 3 wouldn't get a look-in until Fedora 10". Based on the precious sentance, I think you mean "lock-in" Personally, I'm happy with Ubuntu, but every new release brings us that much closer to world domination! __________________ Notice: If we see you flaming we will assume you are on fire and take appropriate measures - The Bit-Tech Fire Brigade.

12th May 2008, 22:29	#10
sam.g.taylor Apparently I'm Greg Kinnear Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 378	You know, if the used laptop I've just bought hadn't come with XP Pro installed, I really would have gone with this... especially with KDE 4 - that looks great! But alas, I still can't let go of Windows. __________________ In matters of style, swim with the current; in matters of principle, stand like a rock.