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= Introduction to Fedora for Ubuntu users = | = Introduction to Fedora for Ubuntu users = | ||
Although looking familiar, Fedora does some things | Although looking familiar, Fedora does some things differently to Ubuntu. This page tries to explain the major differences to Ubuntu in day-to-day use and to introduce former Ubuntu users to the Fedora tools. | ||
== The root account == | == The root account == | ||
The biggest difference for users coming from Ubuntu to Fedora is that | The biggest difference for users coming from Ubuntu to Fedora is that the <code>root</code> account is the account for the system admin. This account is disabled in Ubuntu. In Ubuntu, you perform actions that require <code>root</code> privileges using '''sudo''', while in Fedora, '''sudo''' is not the default method of gaining administrative permissions. In Fedora, <code>root</code> access can be gained with | ||
In Fedora, <code>root</code> access can be gained with | |||
<pre>su</pre> | <pre>su</pre> | ||
'''su''' will ask for your <code>root</code> password, not your regular user password. The <code>root</code> password is the password you entered while installing, not the password you entered when creating a user account after your first boot. | '''su''' will ask for your <code>root</code> password, not your regular user password. The <code>root</code> password is the password you entered while installing, not the password you entered when creating a user account after your first boot. | ||
After you logged in successfully as <code>root</code>, you have administrative rights ending when you close the terminal or log out with <pre>exit</pre> | |||
{{admon/tip|Using sudo|If you want to use sudo anyway, have a look at the [[Configuring_Sudo| Configuring Sudo]] article.}} | |||
== Package Management == | == Package Management == | ||
Fedora uses different tools for package management | Fedora uses different tools for package management to Ubuntu. Here is a quick overview of how to accomplish common tasks in Fedora: | ||
{| | {| class="wikitable" style="display: inline-table;" | ||
! Ubuntu command !! Fedora command !! Notes | ! Ubuntu command !! Fedora command !! Notes | ||
|- | |- | ||
| apt | | apt update || dnf check-update || You don't need to do this as dnf updates its cache automatically before performing transactions | ||
|- | |- | ||
| apt | | apt upgrade || dnf upgrade || - | ||
|- | |- | ||
| apt | | apt dist-upgrade || dnf system-upgrade || Distro upgrades with dnf are possible as of Fedora 22+, refer to [[DNF system upgrade]] for more information | ||
|- | |- | ||
| apt | | apt install || dnf install || - | ||
|- | |- | ||
| apt | | apt remove || dnf remove || - | ||
|- | |- | ||
| apt | | apt purge || N/A || - | ||
|- | |- | ||
| apt-cache search || dnf search || - | | apt-cache search || dnf search || - | ||
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=== Updating software === | === Updating software === | ||
If you want to keep your system updated, the PackageKit update applet will help you. It will notify you about updated packages and security updates. Its settings can be changed at ''System > Preferences > Software Updates''. If you want to update your system manually, open the ''GNOME Software'' application or run | If you want to keep your system updated, the PackageKit update applet will help you. It will notify you about updated packages and security updates. Its settings can be changed at ''System > Preferences > Software Updates''. If you want to update your system manually, open the ''GNOME Software'' application or run | ||
<pre>dnf | <pre>dnf upgrade</pre> as <code>root</code>. | ||
=== Installing / Removing software === | === Installing / Removing software === | ||
If you want to install or remove software, open the ''GNOME Software'' application. To install or uninstall packages, | If you want to install or remove software, open the ''GNOME Software'' application. To install or uninstall packages, click the ''Install'' or ''Remove'' boxes. | ||
To install packages on the command line, simply type: | |||
<pre>dnf install package1 package2 package3</pre> | <pre>dnf install package1 package2 package3</pre> | ||
To remove packages: | |||
<pre>dnf remove package2</pre> | <pre>dnf remove package2</pre> | ||
==== dnf shell ==== | ==== dnf shell ==== | ||
Open the | Open the dnf shell (as <code>root</code>) with: | ||
<pre> | <pre>dnf shell</pre> | ||
Once inside the shell, you can type dnf commands directly, such as: | Once inside the shell, you can type dnf commands directly, such as: | ||
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</pre> | </pre> | ||
You can use any valid dnf command in the dnf shell. To see what it will do, type <pre>transaction list</pre> | You can use any valid dnf command in the dnf shell. To see what it will do, type: | ||
<pre>transaction list</pre> | |||
To accept the changes, type <pre>transaction run</pre> | To accept the changes, type: | ||
<pre>transaction run</pre> | |||
For more information about the dnf shell, have a look at the dnf-shell manual page. | For more information about the dnf shell, have a look at the dnf-shell manual page. | ||
<pre>man dnf-shell</pre> | <pre>man dnf-shell</pre> | ||
=== Searching software === | === Searching software === | ||
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These repositories can easily be enabled by typing (as <code>root</code>): | These repositories can easily be enabled by typing (as <code>root</code>): | ||
<pre> | |||
dnf install https://download1.rpmfusion.org/free/fedora/rpmfusion-free-release-$(rpm -E %fedora).noarch.rpm | |||
dnf install https://download1.rpmfusion.org/nonfree/fedora/rpmfusion-nonfree-release-$(rpm -E %fedora).noarch.rpm | |||
</pre> | |||
{{admon/important|RPMFusion and the law|Using software from RPMFusion may be illegal in your country.}} | |||
== Life cycle == | == Life cycle == | ||
Unlike Ubuntu's | Unlike Ubuntu's 9 months (5 years for LTS releases), Fedora offers 13 months of updates per release. That means that you have to upgrade to the latest Fedora at least every second release. Fedora also doesn't offer a LTS version – for that head to our sister project [https://www.centos.org/ CentOS]. Regular Fedora releases happen every six months, but be sure that you're able to at least upgrade your system every 13 months. If you want to know when the next Fedora is going to be released, have a look at the [[Releases/Schedule| Release Schedule]]. | ||
[[Category:Introduction to Fedora for Ubuntu users]] | [[Category:Introduction to Fedora for Ubuntu users]] | ||
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Introduction to Fedora for Ubuntu users
Although looking familiar, Fedora does some things differently to Ubuntu. This page tries to explain the major differences to Ubuntu in day-to-day use and to introduce former Ubuntu users to the Fedora tools.
The root account
The biggest difference for users coming from Ubuntu to Fedora is that the root account is the account for the system admin. This account is disabled in Ubuntu. In Ubuntu, you perform actions that require root privileges using sudo, while in Fedora, sudo is not the default method of gaining administrative permissions. In Fedora, root access can be gained with
su
su will ask for your root password, not your regular user password. The root password is the password you entered while installing, not the password you entered when creating a user account after your first boot.
After you logged in successfully as root, you have administrative rights ending when you close the terminal or log out with
exit
If you want to use sudo anyway, have a look at the Configuring Sudo article.
Package Management
Fedora uses different tools for package management to Ubuntu. Here is a quick overview of how to accomplish common tasks in Fedora:
| Ubuntu command | Fedora command | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| apt update | dnf check-update | You don't need to do this as dnf updates its cache automatically before performing transactions |
| apt upgrade | dnf upgrade | - |
| apt dist-upgrade | dnf system-upgrade | Distro upgrades with dnf are possible as of Fedora 22+, refer to DNF system upgrade for more information |
| apt install | dnf install | - |
| apt remove | dnf remove | - |
| apt purge | N/A | - |
| apt-cache search | dnf search | - |
Updating software
If you want to keep your system updated, the PackageKit update applet will help you. It will notify you about updated packages and security updates. Its settings can be changed at System > Preferences > Software Updates. If you want to update your system manually, open the GNOME Software application or run
dnf upgrade
as root.
Installing / Removing software
If you want to install or remove software, open the GNOME Software application. To install or uninstall packages, click the Install or Remove boxes. To install packages on the command line, simply type:
dnf install package1 package2 package3
To remove packages:
dnf remove package2
dnf shell
Open the dnf shell (as root) with:
dnf shell
Once inside the shell, you can type dnf commands directly, such as:
update install firefox emesene remove pidgin transaction run
You can use any valid dnf command in the dnf shell. To see what it will do, type:
transaction list
To accept the changes, type:
transaction run
For more information about the dnf shell, have a look at the dnf-shell manual page.
man dnf-shell
Searching software
You can search software in the graphical GNOME Software application by entering search terms in the search box or on the command line by typing
dnf search searchterm1 searchterm2
Getting the restricted stuff
If you are looking for the equivalent of the Ubuntu restricted and multiverse repositories, that include patented and closed-source technologies and programs, consider enabling the RPMFusion repository. free is the equivalent of universe and contains potentially patent-encumbered software like gstreamer-plugins-bad or the VLC media player
, while nonfree includes non-free software like proprietary 3D graphics drivers.
These repositories can easily be enabled by typing (as root):
dnf install https://download1.rpmfusion.org/free/fedora/rpmfusion-free-release-$(rpm -E %fedora).noarch.rpm dnf install https://download1.rpmfusion.org/nonfree/fedora/rpmfusion-nonfree-release-$(rpm -E %fedora).noarch.rpm
Using software from RPMFusion may be illegal in your country.
Life cycle
Unlike Ubuntu's 9 months (5 years for LTS releases), Fedora offers 13 months of updates per release. That means that you have to upgrade to the latest Fedora at least every second release. Fedora also doesn't offer a LTS version – for that head to our sister project CentOS. Regular Fedora releases happen every six months, but be sure that you're able to at least upgrade your system every 13 months. If you want to know when the next Fedora is going to be released, have a look at the Release Schedule.