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The OpenAFS download directories can function as a YUM repository if you create a yum repo config file pointing to the OpenAFS website. Samples are available via web search.
After installing AFS, make sure to set the cellname in your ThisCell file to cnf.cornell.edu . The location of the ThisCell file varies depending on your linux distribution. You should also consider increasing the cache size in the cacheinfo file from the default.
Kerberos is also required on Linux and must be configured with a krb5.conf file. The exact format of your Kerberos configuration file may vary depending on if you are using MIT Kerberos or Heimdal Kerberos. Regardless, the following must be defined in your Kerberos config file:
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