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== | == What is Rawhide? == | ||
The name ''Rawhide'' is given to the current development head of Fedora. For example, while {{FedoraVersion|long|next}} is being [[Releases/Schedule|developed and released]], content destined for {{FedoraVersion|long|next2}} is available in Rawhide. | |||
Rawhide is available for consumption in several different ways, including: | |||
# A daily snapshot of the latest built Fedora packages | |||
# A collection of non-destructive live images, built daily, for each [http://spins.fedoraproject.org/about] Fedora Spin | |||
== Who should use Rawhide? == | |||
No-one should use Rawhide as their main day-to-day workstation. | |||
Since Rawhide is a development branch, many changes are not heavily tested (or tested at all) before being released. Packages in Rawhide can, and do, break without warning. It is even possible that bugs in Rawhide could cause data loss. | |||
However, testing Rawhide is a very valuable activity which helps to direct Fedora development and provides a way to try out the latest software as early as possible. | |||
== Developing for Rawhide == | |||
FIXME - link to information for developers (tagging, comiting etc...) | |||
== Using Rawhide == | |||
Using Rawhide is a great way to contribute to Fedora development. There are several ways get started. This section will detail the preferred methods. | |||
=== {{command|yum update}} === | |||
For details and information on installing a Fedora release please see the [http://docs.fedoraproject.org/install-guide/ Installation Guide] for the appropriate release. | |||
Once your system is installed, you can upgrade to Rawhide using one of two ways. For desktop users: | |||
# First, modify your software sources to include '''only''' the Rawhide package repository. Launch the package update tool by selecting ''System'' -> ''Administration'' -> ''Add/Remove Software''. | |||
# Next, select the software sources tool by selecting ''System'' -> ''Software Sources'' | |||
# Disable all software sources, leaving '''only''' the ''Fedora - Rawhide'' software source enabled | |||
# Finally, update your system using the software update tool. Select ''System'' -> ''Administration'' -> ''Software Update'' | |||
Alternatively, for command-line users, you may upgrade by entering the following command: | |||
<pre># yum --disablerepo=* --enablerepo=rawhide update</pre> | |||
=== Live image === | |||
You can download and run Rawhide using one of several live images built daily. | |||
# First, [http://alt.fedoraproject.org/pub/alt/nightly-composes/ download] the appropriate live image spin | |||
# Next, determine how you wish to boot the live image. For example ... | |||
#* [[How_to_create_and_use_Live_USB|Booting a live image using a USB drive]] | |||
#* [http://docs.fedoraproject.org/readme-burning-isos/en-US.html#sect-Burning_ISO_images_to_disc-Validating_the_Files Booting a live image by burning to a CD or DVD] | |||
#* [[Booting a virtual guest using the live image]] | |||
Revision as of 14:58, 12 February 2010
It is still under construction and content may change. Do not rely on the information on this page.
What is Rawhide?
The name Rawhide is given to the current development head of Fedora. For example, while Fedora 41 is being developed and released, content destined for Fedora 42 is available in Rawhide.
Rawhide is available for consumption in several different ways, including:
- A daily snapshot of the latest built Fedora packages
- A collection of non-destructive live images, built daily, for each [1] Fedora Spin
Who should use Rawhide?
No-one should use Rawhide as their main day-to-day workstation.
Since Rawhide is a development branch, many changes are not heavily tested (or tested at all) before being released. Packages in Rawhide can, and do, break without warning. It is even possible that bugs in Rawhide could cause data loss.
However, testing Rawhide is a very valuable activity which helps to direct Fedora development and provides a way to try out the latest software as early as possible.
Developing for Rawhide
FIXME - link to information for developers (tagging, comiting etc...)
Using Rawhide
Using Rawhide is a great way to contribute to Fedora development. There are several ways get started. This section will detail the preferred methods.
yum update
For details and information on installing a Fedora release please see the Installation Guide for the appropriate release.
Once your system is installed, you can upgrade to Rawhide using one of two ways. For desktop users:
- First, modify your software sources to include only the Rawhide package repository. Launch the package update tool by selecting System -> Administration -> Add/Remove Software.
- Next, select the software sources tool by selecting System -> Software Sources
- Disable all software sources, leaving only the Fedora - Rawhide software source enabled
- Finally, update your system using the software update tool. Select System -> Administration -> Software Update
Alternatively, for command-line users, you may upgrade by entering the following command:
# yum --disablerepo=* --enablerepo=rawhide update
Live image
You can download and run Rawhide using one of several live images built daily.
- First, download the appropriate live image spin
- Next, determine how you wish to boot the live image. For example ...