Category: Linux

  • Handy Fedora Upgrade FAQ

    If you need to upgrade Fedora in place via “yum”, this FAQ is invaluable: http://fedoraproject.org/wiki/YumUpgradeFaq It tells you exactly what you need to know and the various caveats when doing the upgrade.

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  • How to disable graphical boot on Linux

    On Fedora, edit “/etc/sysconfig/init” and set: GRAPHICAL=no Also edit “/boot/grub/grub.conf” and remove the “rhgb” option on kernel options line (“rhgb” standing for “Red Hat Graphical Boot”). If you want to disable X11 automatic startup, change “/etc/inittab” default run level: id:5:initdefault: to: id:3:initdefault: You will then have to start X11 manually if you want to use…

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