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{{Raspberry Pi Fedora Remix}}[[Category:Raspberry Pi]]
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The Raspberry Pi Fedora Remix is a Linux software distribution for the [http://raspberrypi.org Raspberry Pi] computer. It contains software packages from the [http://fedoraproject.org Fedora Project] (specifically, the [[:fedora:architecture/ARM|Fedora ARM]] secondary architecture project), packages which have been specifically written for or modified for the Raspberry Pi, and proprietary software provided by the Raspberry Pi Foundation for device access.

== Remix Releases ==

Currently available:
* [[Pidora 18 (Raspberry Pi Fedora Remix)]]
  * Improved libraries for hacking
  * Optimized build for the Raspberry Pi's processor

* [[Raspberry Pi Fedora Remix 18]]

* [[Raspberry Pi Fedora Remix 17]]

== Obtaining and Installing the Raspberry Pi Fedora Remix ==

Refer to [[Raspberry Pi Fedora Remix Installation]] for instructions on preparing an SD card containing the Remix software.

== Setting Up the Raspberry Pi for First Time Use ==

This is the recommended system configuration for first time startup:
# Connect the Raspberry Pi to a high-definition monitor or TV using the HDMI output (HDMI and DVI-D are basically the same signals, so an HDMI-DVI adapter can be used).
# Connect a USB keyboard (and, optionally, a USB mouse).
# Plug in an ethernet cable connected to an IPv4 network with a DHCP server and Internet gateway. The Remix will use this connection to set the system clock.
# Insert the SD card.
# Apply power.

== First Boot ==

During the first boot of the system, two processes take place:
# the image is resized to fill the SD card.
# if the system is being used interactively, the user is prompted to do final system configuration (set the root password, create a user account, set the timezone, and select character-mode or graphical default operation).

These processes are managed by the [[Raspberry Pi Init Scripts]].

== System Administration: Managing the Raspberry Pi Fedora Remix ==

The Raspberry Pi Fedora Remix is administered using standard Linux system administration procedures. For specific tips, see:
* [[Raspberry Pi Fedora Remix Administration]]
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== Suggested Packages ==

For suggestions on packages to meet particular needs and which run well on the Raspberry Pi, see [[Raspberry Pi Fedora Remix 14 - Suggested Packages]].

== Helping with the Remix ==

The Remix is based on [[:fedora:Architectures/ARM|Fedora ARM]]. If you're interested in improving the Remix, please consider participating in the Fedora project. The Fedora community is very welcoming, and there are [http://join.fedoraproject.org instructions on the Fedora web site] on how to join and participate in Fedora, whether as a software developer and packager, translator, documentation writer, artist, designer, ambassador, or teacher.

The Remix was produced at the [[Main Page|Seneca Centre for Development of Open Technology]], which hosts the [[Fedora ARM Koji Buildsystem|Fedora ARM build system]].

To learn why this is a Remix and not a direct Fedora release, please see the [[Raspberry Pi Fedora Remix FAQ|FAQ]].

== Getting Help ==

There are many sources of help available:

* The Raspberry Pi Community
** Web site and forums: http://raspberrypi.org
** Wiki: http://elinux.org/RaspberryPiBoard
** [[Irc|IRC]]: irc://irc.freenode.net/raspberrypi

* The Fedora Community
** Web site: http://fedoraproject.org
** Wiki: http://fedoraproject.org/wiki
** Mailing lists:
*** General discussion: https://admin.fedoraproject.org/mailman/listinfo/users
*** Fedora-ARM: https://lists.fedoraproject.org/mailman/listinfo/arm
*** Developers and packagers: https://admin.fedoraproject.org/mailman/listinfo/devel
** [[Irc|IRC]]: irc://irc.freenode.net/fedora - irc://irc.freenode.net/fedora-arm

* Seneca Centre for Development of Open Technology
** Web site and wiki (this wiki!): http://cdot.senecac.on.ca
** [[Irc|IRC]]: irc://irc.freenode.net/seneca

== Reporting Bugs and Suggesting Enhancements ==

Your help in identifying bugs and suggesting enhancements is very important! Please file your bug report/enhancement request:
* for bugs related to Fedora packages: on the Fedora bugzilla system at http://bugzilla.redhat.com
* for bugs related to Raspberry Pi-specific packages, the installer, or the Remix: on the FedoraHosted ARM Trac system at https://fedorahosted.org/arm/

== Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) ==

Please refer to the [[Raspberry Pi Fedora Remix FAQ]].