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== Fedora In the News ==
== Fedora In the News ==


In this section, we cover news from the trade press and elsewhere that is re-posted to the Fedora Marketing list<ref>http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/marketing/</ref>
In this section, we cover news from the trade press and elsewhere that is re-posted to the Fedora Marketing list<ref>http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/marketing/</ref>


http://fedoraproject.org/wiki/Marketing
http://fedoraproject.org/wiki/Marketing


Contributing Writer: [[User:pcalarco | Pascal Calarco]]
Contributing Writer: [[User:jasonbrooks | Jason Brooks]]
 
=== Fedora 13 released with open 3D drivers and Python 3 stack
(Ars Technica) ===
 
Kara Schlitz forwarded<ref>http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/marketing/2010-May/012939.html</ref> an article from Ars Technica from 2010-05-26:
 
"I tested Fedora 13 myself to see how it compares to the previous
version. It's a fairly solid release, certainly one of the better
offerings from Fedora that I've seen in a while. The improvements
relative to version 12 are somewhat modest, but compelling enough to
motivate an upgrade. The general level of fit and finish has increased
since the previous version. After spending several hours with Fedora 13,
my conclusion is that the new hat is a good fit."
 
The full post is available<ref>http://arstechnica.com/open-source/reviews/2010/05/fedora-13-released-with-open-3d-drivers-and-python-3-stack.ars
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=== Fedora 13 Linux "Goddard" Takes Flight - (CIO Update) ===
=== The 5 most popular Linux distributions ===


Kara Schlitz posted links to<ref>http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/marketing/2010-May/012930.html</ref> a posting originally appearing in InternetNews.com in CIO Update this week.  The article quotes an interview with Fedora Project leader, Paul W. Frields, and highlights some of the significant features in the new release. The article finishes with:
"...Fedora clearly has its fans. And, if you work on Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) development, it's a really wise idea to keep a copy of Fedora on hand so you can see RHEL's future."


"The new Fedora 13 release comes as Red Hat is ramping up its development effort for Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6 (RHEL). While Fedora benefits from contributions made by Red Hat staffers, Frields doesn't think that the Fedora Project has been starved for resources as a result of RHEL 6 development.
The full article is available <ref>http://www.zdnet.com/the-5-most-popular-linux-distributions-7000003183/</ref>.
 
"We get a lot of support from Red Hat as a sponsor and from Red Hat engineers because they really look at Fedora as being an intrinsic part of their jobs," Frields said. "Making things work well in Fedora makes things better for Red Hat in the future versions of RHEL." "
 
The full post is available<ref>http://www.cioupdate.com/features/article.php/3884136/Fedora-13-Linux-Goddard-Takes-Flight.htm</ref>


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=== Rock it (The H Open - UK) ===
=== Why Fedora 18 Will Be The Practical Choice For Vanilla Enthusiasts ===


Kara Schlitz posted links to<ref>http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/marketing/2010-May/012930.html</ref> an overview of the feature set of Fedora 13:
Arnav Kalra posted <ref>http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/marketing/2012-August/014486.html</ref>:


"With its modern open source drivers often developed mainly by Red Hat/Fedora developers, a quite recent kernel and a generally very current and in many places sophisticated set of components, Fedora 13 once again lives up to its reputation of being a cutting-edge distribution which field tests new technologies and programs before other distributions follow suit. Nevertheless, even the pre-release version of Fedora 13 has worked without major problems on several test systems in the past few weeks.
"Fedora 18 (Spherical Cow) and future releases — along with RHEL 7 and future CentOS releases — will be the best way to enjoy a vanilla Gnome 3 experience."


However, the tests also demonstrated Fedora's peculiarities which are already familiar from previous versions and caused by the distribution's modern software range as well as its exclusive focus on open source software. These include a rather tiresome installation of the NVIDIA drivers and the incompatibility with AMD's proprietary drivers – neither of which is Fedora's responsibility, but many a user might not see it this way. Despite such inconveniences and probably especially because of its comprehensive and current software range, Fedora has attracted a stable and apparently growing fan base and user community. "
The full article is available <ref>http://www.thepowerbase.com/2012/08/why-fedora-18-will-be-the-practical-choice-for-vanilla-enthusiasts/</ref>.
 
The full article is available<ref>http://www.h-online.com/open/features/Rock-it-What-s-new-in-Fedora-13-1006388.html</ref>.


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=== Fedora 13 – Linux for Applephobes (The Register - UK) ===
=== Fedora 18 Linux Set To Package Spherical Cow Load of Features ===


Kara Schlitz posted links to<ref>http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/marketing/2010-May/012930.html</ref> an article from The Register this week that offers some comparison between Fedora 13 and recent Ubuntu releases. The article finishes with:
"The clock is starting to tick down on the Fedora Linux release with the feature freeze now in place. As such, now is as good a time as any to take a look at some of the new features that are likely to land when Fedora 18 goes live at the end of the year."


"Fedora has long had a reputation as the Linux you use when you grow up, when you get more sophisticated, and Fedora 13 is no different. Fedora 13 might eschew the flash of Ubuntu in favor of the more serious, but it still packs some useful, new features and applications while being every bit as easy to use.
The full article is available <ref>http://www.internetnews.com/blog/skerner/fedora-18-linux-set-to-package-spherical-cow-load-of-features.html</ref>.
 
If Ubuntu is uncomfortable because it leaves you feeling a bit like you're sharing ideals with Apple, take Fedora 13 for a spin. "
 
The full post is available<ref>http://www.theregister.co.uk/2010/05/25/fedora_13_review/page2.html</ref>


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=== Red Hat releases Fedora 13 (v3.co.uk) ===
=== Fedora 18 schedule slips by a week ===
 
Kara Schlitz posted links to<ref>http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/marketing/2010-May/012930.html</ref> a concise review of some Fedora 13 highlights, including:
 
"Improvements include a smaller installation process, thanks to Fedora's Anaconda installer which has been designed to better handle storage devices and partitioning.
 
Fedora will automatically offer a driver installation prompt when the user plugs in a printer, for example, while improved colour management tools make it easier to print and produce high quality images.
 
Fedora 13 can be used in conjunction with a variety of Nvidia cards to enable 3D displays, the firm said, and new DisplayPort connectors are also supported on Nvidia and ATI cards.


The software now has extended support for stable PCI addresses and new shared network interface technology. Fedora 13 also features improvements in performance for KVM networking and large multi-processor systems."
"At a go/no-go meeting of the Fedora QA Team, the developers decided to postpone the release of the first Fedora 18 alpha by a week. The team unanimously voted to not go forward with the release because of the relatively large number of blocker bugs that are still unresolved."


The full post is available<ref>http://www.v3.co.uk/v3/news/2263668/fedora-announced</ref>
The full article is available <ref>http://www.h-online.com/open/news/item/Fedora-18-schedule-slips-by-a-week-1673640.html</ref>.


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Latest revision as of 21:21, 29 August 2012

Fedora In the News

In this section, we cover news from the trade press and elsewhere that is re-posted to the Fedora Marketing list[1].

http://fedoraproject.org/wiki/Marketing

Contributing Writer: Jason Brooks

The 5 most popular Linux distributions

"...Fedora clearly has its fans. And, if you work on Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) development, it's a really wise idea to keep a copy of Fedora on hand so you can see RHEL's future."

The full article is available [1].

Why Fedora 18 Will Be The Practical Choice For Vanilla Enthusiasts

Arnav Kalra posted [1]:

"Fedora 18 (Spherical Cow) and future releases — along with RHEL 7 and future CentOS releases — will be the best way to enjoy a vanilla Gnome 3 experience."

The full article is available [2].

Fedora 18 Linux Set To Package Spherical Cow Load of Features

"The clock is starting to tick down on the Fedora Linux release with the feature freeze now in place. As such, now is as good a time as any to take a look at some of the new features that are likely to land when Fedora 18 goes live at the end of the year."

The full article is available [1].

Fedora 18 schedule slips by a week

"At a go/no-go meeting of the Fedora QA Team, the developers decided to postpone the release of the first Fedora 18 alpha by a week. The team unanimously voted to not go forward with the release because of the relatively large number of blocker bugs that are still unresolved."

The full article is available [1].