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= Introduction =

Fedora Core is a complete desktop and server operating system created entirely with open source software.

This manual helps you to install Fedora Core on desktops, laptops and servers. The installation system is flexible enough to use even if you have no previous knowledge of Linux or computer networks. If you select default options, Fedora Core provides a complete desktop operating system, including productivity applications, Internet utilities, and desktop tools.

This document does not detail all of the features of the installation system.

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Background
The Fedora Project, which produces and maintains Fedora Core, is a collaboration between Red Hat, Inc. and the free and open source software (FOSS) community. The Fedora Project also provides Fedora Extras, additional software packaged for installation on a Fedora Core system.

For more information about the Fedora Project, please visit:
 * http://fedora.redhat.com

For more information about open source software refer to the following sites:
 * http://www.opensource.org/
 * http://www.gnu.org/philosophy/free-sw.html