If you would like a Fedora installation at home that is a lot like the installation in the CSIF try the CSIF's Virtual machine. You will either need Windows or Linux as your current OS and 1GB or more of RAM. After about 30 minutes of download time and about 10 minutes of actual work you will have a fully functional Fedora Virtual machine. Just follow the directions in the below link:
CSIF Fedora Virtual Machine Help