Really?

yes. I have tried all the files with .rpm extensions and got no problem.

Sometimes encountered required files missing (meaning that your installation or your application need other files first before proceeding), so you need to google around and find that file. Get it installed and then proceed to your previous installation. --> this is not a problem though, this is just a dependency check feature. Very helpful.

U tried .mdk.rpm before?

i am also a suse user. i have tried .mdk.rpm. it cannot install. donno why.

no. i mostly used rh9.rpm and suse.rpm. red hat, IMO, the most used linux distro is red hat. So whenever I search for rpm files I just used rh9 package (or suse if there are one) although I could see mdk files. But as evilguy said, if he cant install maybe mdk files not compatible enough with suse.

it is not "cannot install" i've installed it but something odd happen cost when i try to lunch the program... nothing happen but .mdk.rpm have a lot of dependencies and conflict in some suse program. mean that if i want to install some .mdk.rpm i have to uninstall something to avoid conflic

I preferred install the missing files if there are. If they are conflicted with my other application, I preferred not to install that app. Maybe if you search and try another, you would find the non-conflict one....

It term of popularity .... i think you should visit www.distrowatch.com to check it out. But for new bie i would suggest a livecd before you install any distro. a livecd doesnt need to be install, just boot your pc with it, and you will have a working linux system. a little bit slow because it really depends on your RAM to fire up your system. however you get a inux good experience without messing up with your current system.

What livecd should you choose? try knoppix or mepis. both live cd have installer tool to setup linux system in your machine when you really satisfied with them.
Dont under estimated new distros that just join the club. who never knows what capability they offer to us and their strength or weakness.

Does anyone know how to run a shell script in FC3?
I can write the script in any text editor right? How do I actually excute it?

It's like any other distribution.

Save the file with .sh extension
Example,
testing.sh

Then

chmod u+x testing.sh

After that..

./testing.sh

To run it.

Cheers.