I just installed Fedora Core 3 onto my computer (first time with Linux).  I did this after installing Windows XP onto my computer.  Now I have a few questions.

How do I make KDE my default log-on session?

When I log-on to KDE, it seems to be missing kwrite (my favorite programming editor).  How do I get Kwrite?  On BYU campus, Kwrite is found under the Accessories menu.  Once I have it, how do I make it the default editor for .cpp and .java files?

How do I install the java jdk onto my linux os?  Once it's on there, how do I set it up so that the linux terminal recognizes 'javac' compile commands, and 'java' run commands?

I forget the name of the menu that comes up when first booting up (the one to choose between Linux and Windows operating systems).  It doesn't come up all the time (I have to hit 'ENTER' within 2 short seconds, or it defaults into Linux).  How do I make the menu always come up?  Once it's up, how can I make it so it allows 10 seconds to choose?  Further, and I've seen it done before, how can I make it so the menu shows "Windows XP" instead of "other" as the alternative option to "Fedora Core"?

After several updates have been made to Fedora Core 3, including installations of new kernals, how do I have only the most recent show in the boot-up menu?

Lastly, and not so important (but a nice one if you know), how do I have Windows XP the default operating system, not Fedora Core?

Also curious, my display doesn't fill my whole screen.  It's set to the highest resolution possible (so the font is nice and small), but the GUI window doesn't quite completely fill the screen.

Any help offered is much appreciated.

Larry
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