On 9/27/05, Larry Landen <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> 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
>
Hey Bro!
Let's see if I can help you out with some of your questions...
1. How do I make KDE my default log-on session?
2. How do I get Kwrite?
3. Once I have it, how do I make it the default editor for .cpp and .java files?
4. How do I install the java jdk onto my linux os?
5. how do I set it up so that the linux terminal recognizes 'javac'
compile commands, and 'java' run commands?
6. 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).
7. How do I make the menu always come up?
8. how can I make it so it allows 10 seconds to choose?
9. how can I make it so the menu shows "Windows XP" instead of "other"
as the alternative option to "Fedora Core"?
10. After installations of new kernals, how do I have only the most
recent show in the boot-up menu?
11. how do I have Windows XP the default operating system, not Fedora Core?
12. 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.
So...
The best place to start for answers to questions 6 - 11 is the file
'/boot/grub/menu.lst'. I run Debian and that's where it is. If your
menu.lst file isn't in the folders /boot/grub, then just type 'locate
menu.lst' at a prompt - it should tell you where it is.
As for question 12 - you probably just need to manually tweak your
monitor (unless you're on a really old (10+ yrs old) Thinkpad in CLI
mode). If you want I can come over and take a look at it.
As for the rest of the questions...
1. How do I make KDE my default log-on session?
Do you use KDM as your login manager? If you do, you only need to
select KDE once since KDM defaults to the last selected window
manager.
2. How do I get Kwrite?
Ahhh.... here's where I'd say something like 'If you only had
Debian...' lol... Actually I think RedHat has APT4RPM or something
like that. Others on this list would be much better suited to answer
this question...
3. Once I have it, how do I make it the default editor for .cpp and .java files?
In KDE, open the Control Center - Expand the 'KDE Components' branch -
Select 'File Associations' - Then use this pseudo-code to do the
rest...
try{
-find an existing file association ELSE throw 'could not find an
existing file association'
-see if KWrite is already assigned as an application to handle that
file extension ELSE throw 'KWrite is not assigned to handle that
extension'
-move KWrite up to the top of the list of associated handlers so that
it's the default
}
catch (could not find an existing file association) {
-select the 'Add' option in the lower left corner
-give the new item a good name
-throw 'KWrite is not assigned to handle that extension'
}
catch (KWrite is not assigned to handle that extension) {
-select the 'Add' option in the new upper right corner to add an extension
-add the extension
-select the 'Add' option in the application preference list
-find KWrite in the menu and click ok
-click 'Apply' in the lower right corner
}
Sigh... that took a while... hope it helps!! :-)
4. How do I install the java jdk onto my linux os?
Again, my lack of knowledge of RedHat S.O.P. - someone else here
should be able to help you...
5. how do I set it up so that the linux terminal recognizes 'javac'
compile commands, and 'java' run commands?
You shouldn't have to worry about this. When you 'install' a JDK or
JRE the installation process should place files in folders so that
typing java or javac at a prompt will work.
So...
The outstanding questions (assuming I've answered the others correctly) are:
2. How do I get Kwrite?
4. How do I install the java jdk onto my linux os?
Good luck - and keep asking good questions when you have them!! :-)
-Richard Lyman
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