[postgis-users] Newbie needs assistance

[Ryan Sutton]

   I have been using linux for over 5 years, never have used Postgre.  My
   database knowledge is very limited to basic admin functions for MS SQL and
   MySQL.  Well, my brother's GIS master's thesis project requires the use of
   PostGIS.  He has 0 linux experience.  He called me to help him get the
   server stuff working.
   
   I loaded FC5 on a spare Dell Demension P4 512mb XP system (dual boot not
   that it matters).  Yum update is current.  Postgre is 8.1.4 which was
   installed via yumgroup, not the CDs.  When I attempt to install the FC4
   RPMs for PostGIS, it complains it needs Postgre 8.1.1, plus some
   dependencies (which got installed).  I ended up using the --nopeds option
   to install PostGIS.  Is this a bad idea or should it work?   This PC is
   not important, so if I must use FC4, I can do that too.   The thesis
   project is the sole purpose of this install.  I have never used Fedora
   till now, but it seems close enough to Centos, I feel right at home using
   it.
   
   Can someone recommend a dummy guide for PostGre?  I need to verify both
   Postgre and Postgis are installed correctly and functional.  This is the
   first posting I have made.  If I should be submitting to a different
   forum, please advise.
   
   Thanks
   
   Ryan
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