Selecting the Installation Type for Fedora

If the installer finds Fedora on your hard disk, it asks whether you want to upgrade or install a new version. The instructions in this chapter are for a new installation.

A Linux computer can serve many purposes. The next screen displayed allows you to select a type of installation for your computer. The choices are shown in Figure 4-7.

Figure 4-7. Installation type screen in Fedora Core 2.
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Select one of the following choices:

  • Personal Desktop provides a desktop and a selection of desktop applications. It includes office applications. This choice removes all existing Linux software ...

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