OpenSource:: Il termine open source è veramente generico. Si riferisce al software di cui i programmatori mondiali possono ottenere il codice. Di solito si riferisce a quel software che questi programmatori possono modificare e cedere ad altri. Tutti i programmi in Fedora Core e Fedora Extras sono open source. Vedi http://www.opensource.org/ per maggiori informazioni.
SourceCode:: Il 'codice sorgente' di un programma è il codice che i programmatori del computer scrivono per dire ai computers cosa devono fare. Questa è una speciale, forma umanamente-leggibile che può essere compresa dalla gente. I compilatori (una speciale specie di programmi) convertono (compilano) questo codice nel codice binario che è compreso dai computers.
Binary:: A 'binary' is a program that has been compiled to run on a particular type of machine and operating system. It is very difficult for a programmer to read or modify a binary program. This is why source code (and open source software) are often aligned with freedom.
Proprietary:: Programs which are only distributed in binary form are often referred to as 'proprietary' or 'closed source' programs. Some proprietary products are provided free of charge, but only to those who agree to the restrictions included in the user licence. It is the licencing terms and availability of source code that differentiates proprietary software from 'commercial' software. Proprietary software may also have patent or copyright restrictions attached that further reduce the freedoms of users to study, copy, or modify the software.
Fedora:: Fedora è un sistema operativo aperto, innovativo, che guarda al futuro, una piattaforma, basata su Linux, che è sempre libera di essere usata da chiunque, modificata e distribuita, ora e per sempre. E' sviluppata da una grande comunità di persone che si sforzano di fornire e mantenere il massimo per gli standards del software libero open source. Il Fedora Project è amministrato e diretto dalla Fedora Foundation e sponsorizzato da Red Hat.
FedoraSlogan:: Fedora - Infinite Freedom (Informal at present)
FedoraProject:: The Fedora Project is the the collective effort that produces and markets the Fedora Linux distribution. This includes Fedora Core, Extras, Documentation, Marketing, Bug Triaging, and other sub-projects.
FedoraFoundation:: The Fedora Foundation is the non-profit foundation which oversees the Fedora Project. The Foundation is reponsible for the project legally and financially. (Not yet operational)
FedoraCore:: Fedora Core is the heart of the Fedora Linux distribution. This is what users will first install to begin using the Fedora distribution.
FedoraExtras:: Fedora Extras is an extension of Fedora Core which provides many additional packages for users of the Fedora distribution.
FedoraLegacy:: The Fedora Legacy project provides limited additional support to Red Hat Linux and Fedora Core versions that are no longer supported by Red Hat or the Fedora Foundation.
Repository:: A 'repository' is an online collection of packages and programs for the Fedora distribution. The tools in Fedora use these when looking for packages and updates for your computer. (Also sometimes called repo)
yum:: yum is the tool that is used to manage packages on the Fedora distribution. It can be used to install, update, or remove packages from your computer. Many other programs use yum to do their work.
RPM:: RPM is the format that packages for Fedora are distributed in. It is also the name of a program that can be used to manage the packages. When you install programs on the Fedora distribution, your computer may download and install some of these RPMs to install the program and make it work. These are the binary form of the programs.
SRPM:: Much like RPMs, SRPMs are packages, but instead of being in a form that your computer can immediately install, this kind of package can be used by the computer to create the RPMs. These packages contain the source code of the program. These are usually used by programmers and other developers.