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Merge #565 Updating 'getting started' guide to reflect the root account being disabled by default on Fedora Workstation

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@ -37,13 +37,13 @@ This section explains concepts about Linux and how it works, which help make it
By default Linux creates the `root` user account. By default Linux creates the `root` user account.
The `root` account is the highest level account on the system and is used for administration. The `root` account is the highest level account on the system and is used for administration.
During the installation of Fedora, the user is asked to create a password for the root account.
This password should be remembered for future use.
The `root` account gives the user full permission to modify files, and start and stop critical programs (called processes) on the system. Root access gives the user full permission to modify files, and start and stop critical programs (called processes) on the system.
This is a security feature in Linux that limits normal user privileges only to those required for normal tasks. This is a security feature in Linux that limits normal user privileges only to those required for normal tasks.
The user is prompted for the root password when making system-wide changes, such as installing new software or starting/stopping fundamental programs required by the operating system. The user is prompted for the root password when making system-wide changes, such as installing new software or starting/stopping fundamental programs required by the operating system.
On Fedora Workstation, the root account is disabled by default. The default user will be added to the 'wheel' group, which will allow it to access root using the 'sudo' command.
=== The command line/terminal === The command line/terminal
Use the [application]*Terminal* program to perform command line tasks. Use the [application]*Terminal* program to perform command line tasks.
@ -65,7 +65,7 @@ Firefox is also available on other platforms such as Microsoft Windows and Mac O
=== E-mail === E-mail
There is no longer a default email client bundled with Fedora, but you can install one by searching menu:Software[]. There is no longer a default email client bundled with Fedora, but you can install one by searching in menu:Software[].
You can choose [application]*Evolution*. Use it to access e-mail, organize contacts, manage tasks, and schedule calendars. You can choose [application]*Evolution*. Use it to access e-mail, organize contacts, manage tasks, and schedule calendars.
Evolution is similar in functionality to Microsoft Outlook. Evolution is similar in functionality to Microsoft Outlook.
@ -78,7 +78,7 @@ It is used for handling email and newsgroups without the calendaring functions t
The [application]*Pidgin* application is popularly used for instant messaging. The [application]*Pidgin* application is popularly used for instant messaging.
The instant messaging protocols that Pidgin supports include MSN, AIM, IRC, and Yahoo. The instant messaging protocols that Pidgin supports include MSN, AIM, IRC, and Yahoo.
You can search Pidgin by menu:Software[]. You can install Pidgin using menu:Software[].
=== Music & audio === Music & audio
@ -87,7 +87,7 @@ Applications to import audio from CDs and manage music files are available.
Extracting audio from CDs and storing it in compressed format on the hard drive is one way to manage a music collection. Extracting audio from CDs and storing it in compressed format on the hard drive is one way to manage a music collection.
To extract, or _rip_, the music from a CD, use the [application]*Sound Juicer* program. To extract, or _rip_, the music from a CD, use the [application]*Sound Juicer* program.
It is accessed through by searching "Sound Juicer" in menu:Software[]. You can install it by searching for "Sound Juicer" in menu:Software[].
By default, Sound Juicer encodes music files to the free and open OGG Vorbis format. By default, Sound Juicer encodes music files to the free and open OGG Vorbis format.
Once music files are generated, use [application]*Rhythmbox* to manage and play tracks. Once music files are generated, use [application]*Rhythmbox* to manage and play tracks.
In addition to playing audio file formats, Rhythmbox is also used for streaming media from Internet radio stations. In addition to playing audio file formats, Rhythmbox is also used for streaming media from Internet radio stations.