Fedora Remix
Purpose
This project is a Fedora Remix and aims to offer a complete system for multipurpose usage with localization support. You can build a live image and try the software, and then install it in your PC if you want.
Other goals of this remix are:- common extra-repos
- multimedia apps
- office automation support (printers and scanners)
- and more...
Why Fedora?
Fedora is a feature-rich operating system which offers a complete suite of sofware for many purposes. It is flexible enough to get a custom version by using the installer features (see here for more details). The build process can be described through Kickstart files and can be modified to get new variants.
Functional layers
The remix is based on layers, following a matrioska approach. Each layer is built on top of another, using the %include command in kickstart files. Current layers (ordered by level) are:
| Layer | Description |
|---|---|
| base | Common system settings (like fonts and language) and basic drivers/libraries |
| desktop | Desktop environment (like KDE or GNOME) with multimedia support and basic tools (like editor and file manager) |
| workstation | Workstation with office suite and support for printers/scanners |
Localization is treated as an addon which can be added to each layer.
Editions
One of the main goals of the project is to get a working system for most people, without further effort. A system for common users and common situations like home and office. Linux offers different environments, with different focus like simplicity or flexibility. Users are different and have different technical skills (from basic to advanced). So different editions are supported, to fit common scenarios: they can vary during time. The following are examples:
- GNOME - simple and elegant
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The default choice of Fedora Linux, designed to be easy to use:
- Software - tool for installing apps and updates
- Videos - browse and play media contents
- GSConnect - connect smartphone and desktop
- KDE - highly customizable
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A powerful and customizable approach to desktop usage, with all the components well integrated:
- Dolphin - complete and versatile file-manager
- KCM Settings module - set preferences for many aspects
- KDE Connect - connect smartphone and desktop