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If you're seeing this page, it is probably because you tried to search for something in PackageKit, but it could not find what you were looking for in the Fedora repositories. | |||
{{admon/important | Why am I seeing this page? | If you're seeing this page, it is probably because you tried to search for something in PackageKit, but it could not find what you were looking for in the Fedora repositories. Look at the contents below to find information about specific issues you might encounter.}} | |||
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Unfortunately, the package you were searching for is not available in Fedora. There are a few common reasons why a package might not be in Fedora's repositories: | Unfortunately, the package you were searching for is not available in Fedora. There are a few common reasons why a package might not be in Fedora's repositories: | ||
* Fedora does not include software | * Fedora does not include software that is [[Package_Not_Found#Patents| encumbered by software patents]]. | ||
* Fedora does not include proprietary software, | * Fedora does not include proprietary software, only software with an [[Licensing| acceptable license]]. | ||
* It is possible that no one has packaged it yet | * It is possible that no one has packaged it yet. You might consider adding it to the [[PackageMaintainers/WishList|Package WishList]], or even [[PackageMaintainers/Join|packaging it yourself]]! | ||
{{Anchor|MissingCodec}} | {{Anchor|MissingCodec}} | ||
== Missing Codec == | == Missing Codec == | ||
Unfortunately, the codec you were searching for is not available in Fedora. There are a few common reasons why a codec might not be in Fedora's repositories: | |||
Unfortunately, the codec you were searching for is not available in Fedora. A codec is a program that enables encoding and/or decoding of a data stream, in a specific format such as MOV or WMV. | |||
There are a few common reasons why a codec might not be in Fedora's repositories: | |||
* Many codecs are proprietary or [[Package_Not_Found#Patents|patent encumbered]]. | * Many codecs are proprietary or [[Package_Not_Found#Patents|patent encumbered]]. | ||
* Some codecs may not be encumbered, but may be under an [[Licensing|unacceptable license]]. | * Some codecs may not be encumbered, but may be under an [[Licensing|unacceptable license]]. | ||
The Fedora Project [[FAQ]] and community sites provide answers to commonly asked questions. [[Third party repositories]] contain a wide variety of software that has not been included in the official Fedora software repositories for various reasons. You can find additional software using a search engine like [http://google.com Google]. We would love to give you more specific instructions on enabling additional codecs but our hands are tied up due to software patents and legal restrictions around them. We apologize for the inconvenience caused by software patents and our legal team is working on getting these restrictions removed when it is possible to do so. Scroll down more for details on what we are doing and how you can help. | |||
{{Anchor|MissingDriver}} | {{Anchor|MissingDriver}} | ||
== Missing Driver == | == Missing Driver == | ||
Unfortunately, the driver you were searching for is not available in Fedora. There are a few common reasons why a driver might not be in Fedora's repositories: | Unfortunately, the driver you were searching for is not available in Fedora. There are a few common reasons why a driver might not be in Fedora's repositories: | ||
* Some drivers are proprietary or [[Package_Not_Found#Patents|patent encumbered]]. | * Some drivers are proprietary or [[Package_Not_Found#Patents|patent encumbered]]. | ||
* Some hardware may not be supported under Linux yet. | * Some hardware may not be supported under Linux yet, or is not yet in the upstream Linux kernel. | ||
Fedora strongly encourages new drivers to be included in upstream, and does not package individual, out-of-tree, kernel drivers. | |||
The Fedora Project [[FAQ]] and the more informal, unofficial [http://fedorafaq.org] provide useful answers on commonly asked questions. However, the unofficial site is not associated with or supported by the Fedora Project. You can find many interesting things using a search engine like [http://google.com Google]. [[Third party repositories]] might contain software that has been not been included in the official Fedora software repository. | |||
{{Anchor|MissingFont}} | {{Anchor|MissingFont}} | ||
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Unfortunately, the font you were searching for is not available in Fedora. There are a few common reasons why a font might not be in Fedora's repositories: | Unfortunately, the font you were searching for is not available in Fedora. There are a few common reasons why a font might not be in Fedora's repositories: | ||
* Fedora does not include proprietary fonts, it only uses fonts with an [[Licensing/Fonts| acceptable font license]] | * Fedora does not include proprietary fonts, it only uses fonts with an [[Licensing/Fonts| acceptable font license]]. | ||
* It is possible that no one has packaged that font yet | * It is possible that no one has packaged that font yet. You might consider adding it to the [[:Category:Font_wishlist|Font WishList]], or even [[PackageMaintainers/Join|packaging it yourself]]! | ||
{{Anchor|MissingMIME}} | {{Anchor|MissingMIME}} | ||
== Missing MIME Support == | == Missing MIME Support == | ||
Unfortunately, there is nothing in Fedora that claims to support the MIME type you were searching for. There are a few common reasons why Fedora may not have support for a MIME type: | Unfortunately, there is nothing in Fedora that claims to support the MIME type you were searching for. There are a few common reasons why Fedora may not have support for a MIME type: | ||
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* Many MIME types are Windows-only. You may be able to use [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wine_(software) Wine] to run a Windows program under Linux that supports your MIME type. | * Many MIME types are Windows-only. You may be able to use [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wine_(software) Wine] to run a Windows program under Linux that supports your MIME type. | ||
* Some MIME types are only supported by proprietary or [[Package_Not_Found#Patents|patent encumbered]] software. | * Some MIME types are only supported by proprietary or [[Package_Not_Found#Patents|patent encumbered]] software. | ||
* It is possible that acceptable software to support your MIME type exists, but that no one has packaged it yet | * It is possible that acceptable software to support your MIME type exists, but that no one has packaged it yet. You might consider adding it to the [[PackageMaintainers/WishList|Package WishList]], or even [[PackageMaintainers/Join|packaging it yourself]]! | ||
{{Anchor|Patents}} | {{Anchor|Patents}} | ||
== | == Fedora Position on Software Patents == | ||
{{:Software_Patents}} | |||
Latest revision as of 12:43, 16 December 2021
Missing Package
Unfortunately, the package you were searching for is not available in Fedora. There are a few common reasons why a package might not be in Fedora's repositories:
- Fedora does not include software that is encumbered by software patents.
- Fedora does not include proprietary software, only software with an acceptable license.
- It is possible that no one has packaged it yet. You might consider adding it to the Package WishList, or even packaging it yourself!
Missing Codec
Unfortunately, the codec you were searching for is not available in Fedora. A codec is a program that enables encoding and/or decoding of a data stream, in a specific format such as MOV or WMV.
There are a few common reasons why a codec might not be in Fedora's repositories:
- Many codecs are proprietary or patent encumbered.
- Some codecs may not be encumbered, but may be under an unacceptable license.
The Fedora Project FAQ and community sites provide answers to commonly asked questions. Third party repositories contain a wide variety of software that has not been included in the official Fedora software repositories for various reasons. You can find additional software using a search engine like Google. We would love to give you more specific instructions on enabling additional codecs but our hands are tied up due to software patents and legal restrictions around them. We apologize for the inconvenience caused by software patents and our legal team is working on getting these restrictions removed when it is possible to do so. Scroll down more for details on what we are doing and how you can help.
Missing Driver
Unfortunately, the driver you were searching for is not available in Fedora. There are a few common reasons why a driver might not be in Fedora's repositories:
- Some drivers are proprietary or patent encumbered.
- Some hardware may not be supported under Linux yet, or is not yet in the upstream Linux kernel.
Fedora strongly encourages new drivers to be included in upstream, and does not package individual, out-of-tree, kernel drivers.
The Fedora Project FAQ and the more informal, unofficial [1] provide useful answers on commonly asked questions. However, the unofficial site is not associated with or supported by the Fedora Project. You can find many interesting things using a search engine like Google. Third party repositories might contain software that has been not been included in the official Fedora software repository.
Missing Font
Unfortunately, the font you were searching for is not available in Fedora. There are a few common reasons why a font might not be in Fedora's repositories:
- Fedora does not include proprietary fonts, it only uses fonts with an acceptable font license.
- It is possible that no one has packaged that font yet. You might consider adding it to the Font WishList, or even packaging it yourself!
Missing MIME Support
Unfortunately, there is nothing in Fedora that claims to support the MIME type you were searching for. There are a few common reasons why Fedora may not have support for a MIME type:
- Many MIME types are Windows-only. You may be able to use Wine to run a Windows program under Linux that supports your MIME type.
- Some MIME types are only supported by proprietary or patent encumbered software.
- It is possible that acceptable software to support your MIME type exists, but that no one has packaged it yet. You might consider adding it to the Package WishList, or even packaging it yourself!