[coLinux-users] Re: Fedora Core 2 Image

[Rob I. <and...@ho...>]

In reply to John Fletcher's post about a Fedora Core 2 image, it is possible 
to use the existing Fedora Core 1 image and update it.

Extract a new copy of the filesystem and setup the necessary CoLinux 
configuration.  Once done, edit the file /etc/apt/sources.list (pretty sure 
thats correct) and look for the uncommented line that details a repository 
over at freshrpms.net.  All you need to do in this file is change the 
.../1/... to a 2.  I left this line as it was, commented it out and made a 
new section in the file for Fedora Core 2, so stay inline with the existing 
contents.  Save the changes then return to the command line.

By running "apt-get update", the information about the Fedora Core 2 
packages will be downloaded which allows you to run "apt-get dist-upgrade" 
so downloaded all of the latest packages.  The only issue is that several of 
the files are protected and can not be automatically removed, for example 
basesystem (or something similar).  As a result apt-get will compain about 
two copies of the system existing.  It will also mention running "rpm 
--rebuilddb".  By running apt-get a few more times it is possible to solve 
these last few niggles.  Use "apt-get dist-upgrade" to find which files have 
two versions installed, and then use "apt-get remove packagename-version."  
I found it easier if you load up the package list on the Fedora website, 
under projects, to determine which is the latest version.  If you have a 
copy of the package listings for Fedora Core 1 it makes it a lot easier.

After several runs of this process, there will be no error messages left.  
Now simply reboot the system, or run shutdown, and you will be presented 
with Fedora Core 2.  Quickest way to tell is the colour of "Fedora" during 
start up and it should state Fedora Core 2 at the login screen.

Hope this helps.


Android808

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