Some Features for Fedora 12
Mobile Broadband from NetworkManager
The NetworkManager in Fedora 12 supports searching and selection of available GSM mobile networks. It also shows the signal strength of the mobile network you are currently connected to.
Command Not Found
This functionality allows command line users to automatically install missing commands, or in case you are typing it wrong it suggests spelling replacements. The package PackageKit-command-not-found makes this possible. This package is available for Fedora 11 but is not installed by default. Ubuntu use this feature by default
Linux Fest held on Oct 2
Linux Fest, a joint effort of the FOSSCell, NITC and Computer Science & Engineering Association (CSEA), was successfully conducted in Aryabhatta Hall on October 2, 2009.
In the fest, topics ranging from 'What is FOSS/Linux', 'Installation procedure of Ubuntu', 'the graphical desktop', 'available graphical software', 'basic terminal commands', to 'the basics of shell scripting' were covered by the speakers: Pabitra Kumar Padhy & Varun Rajan (both S7 CSE).
Python Workshop
FOSSCELL@NITC proudly presents a two-day beginner level Python Workshop, which includes interactive lectures as well as hands on sessions.
Linux Credit Card - Go get it
The Linux Foundation is now offering Linux-branded affinity card for those who want to support the Linux Foundation's activities while expressing their commitment to Linux. The Linux-branded credit card is an easy way for anyone to contribute to the growth of Linux and identify themselves as supporters of the community by carrying Tux in their pocket.
for NITC fedora users
As we have our own fedora mirror all yum updates must be done from this fosscell server so next time you use yum update just check out from which server u are getting updates ...
another thing install yum-fastestmirror to speed up your Fedora software package updates ...
just install it
sudo yum install yum-fastestmirror
Then you’re up to the speed … Have fun!
