Does Fedora13 really replace Ubuntu?

Since its launch, Fedora13 has aroused heated discussion in the industry. In general, Fedora13 brings more surprises to everyone. It has made great breakthroughs in the friendliness of the interface, while also getting rid of the hats suitable for experienced users. Foreign Senior Linux expert JackWallen published a blog on the 5th, "CanFedorabethenewUbuntu ". Can Fedora replace Ubuntu? Figure: ora13 installation page blog

Since its launch, Fedora 13 has aroused heated discussion in the industry. In general, Fedora 13 brings more surprises to everyone. It has made great breakthroughs in the friendliness of the interface, while also getting rid of the hats suitable for experienced users. Jack Wallen, a foreign senior Linux expert, published a blog article entitled "Can Fedora be the new Ubuntu" on the 5th ". Can Fedora replace Ubuntu?

Figure: Fedora 13 installation page

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Jack Wallen said that the idea of becoming a new generation of Ubuntu is crazy because Fedora is mostly used for enterprise RHEL (Red Hat Enterprise Linux system ). Fedora is a high-end software that helps you solve some problems. Users are generally limited to some experienced ones. Ubuntu is known for its friendly interface. However, Jack thinks that most of our users do not fully understand Fedora and Ubuntu. In particular, the release of Fedora 13.

Jack said that he didn't spend much time on the core code of Fedora. Especially when the Fedora 9 version was released, he was confused during that time because the system interface was not very friendly, I don't know what to do, but I don't want to attract the original Linux users to Windows. Later, he found that Ubuntu was also a good choice, so he gave up Fedora. While Jack is trying Fedora 13, he is surprised to find that the Fedora system is completely different from the past. He said that the current Fedora has made great improvements in interface friendliness and can almost compete with Ubuntu. In addition, the Fedora system has perfect stability and efficiency, this greatly increases the market competitiveness of Fedora.

Jack looks back at the past to install the Fedora system, which takes a long time, and there will be many problems during the installation process, but the new version simplifies the installation process. In the past, he thought it was unlikely that new users would choose to use the Fedora system. Now he strongly recommends new users to use Fedora 13. He thinks that the new Fedora version is a powerful, extremely stable, efficient, and friendly operating system. He said that Fedora 13 has basically reached the ideal standard. Now he is also wandering between Fedora and Ubuntu and does not know which one to choose. Because Ubuntu10.04 has made some breakthroughs in functions, but on the whole, the breakthrough made by Fedora is even bigger. Currently, both systems are in use. Jack said that although Fedora 13 has made many breakthroughs, there are still some shortcomings, such:

1. OpenOffice is not pre-installed in the system. He personally thinks Openoffice is a very useful software.

2. The system menu needs to be adjusted. Currently, the old version of the system menu is still extended. All users use the Administrator menu interface. Jack recommends that you and the Administrator layout be provided during installation. The user layout can be designed with reference to Ubuntu, and the Administrator layout is based on the original layout of the system.

3. The added/deleted Software function should be clearly positioned. If the user needs to search for it from System> Administration> Add Remove Software as in the old version, this operation is unfriendly. Jack thinks it is more appropriate to put this function at the bottom of the Application menu.

Finally, Jack said that although Fedora is not yet mature in Ubuntu, Fedora has a strong stability. For the moment, Fedora cannot overwhelm Ubuntu, but he looks forward to the competition between the two systems.

Added: highlights of the Fedora 13 System

Jack is not particularly detailed about the new functions of Fedora 13 from the perspective of user experience. In fact, Fedora 13 brings new features to desktop users, developers, and system administrators.

For desktop users: the streamlined Anaconda Installation Tool simplifies the installation process. Better driver support, pre-installed with a variety of applications, including Shotwell photo management, Deja-dup data backup, and brand new gnome-color-manager components for color management, networkManager-the site-based network connection configuration center to improve support for streaming media and buffering.

Developer: added the Java, Python, Tc1 runtime environment, and PostgreSQL support.

For the system administrator, the administrator can install the desired system version through the network. The system security service daemon (SSSD) SSSD extends its functions to the management region, including offline authorization, using the leading NFS4 protocol and IPv6 support for further virtualization, KVM has added Stable PCI Addresses and Virt Shared Network Interface technologies, and the improved zafa open source group suite.

The new feature of Fedora 13 has the following highlights:

◆ Professional-level color Configuration Management: Linux has a classic Graphics Management Program GIMP, but lacks outstanding color configuration management programs. This Fedora13 will include the GNOME Color Management program. You can set your favorite Color scheme for your screen and printer.

◆ Better printer driver support: Fedora will support the basic functions of most printers, which will load the most suitable printer driver.

◆ More open-source video card drivers: most users can find their own video card drivers. In addition, in the Nouveau Project, Fedora engineers and other developers developed high-performance and high-quality drivers for Nvidia graphics cards to support 3D effects.

◆ Improved KVM support: RedHat determines that KVM is the company's future virtualization direction. The first result of this decision is reflected in Fedora 13. For the server version, the improved KVM brought by Fedora 13 is definitely good news.

◆ Easier to use and more stable: whether it's for beginners or veterans, Fedora 13 is more stable and easier to use than ever before. Even the Alpha version of Fedora 13 is more stable than some previous stable versions.

Which of the following is better for Fedora and Ubuntu? This issue has always been held apart in the open-source community, and advocates of the two major versions have argued for their respective arguments. The two major release editions have been among the top two download rankings in the last two years. The future remains to be seen.