Howtoforge published a guide about setting up Fedora 8 as the perfect desktop

This document describes how to set up a Fedora desktop - including how to enable special mouse buttons, improve laptop support (depending on your model), set up printers (especially HP) and the usage of Compiz Fusion. The result is a fast, secure and extendable system that provides all you need for daily work and entertainment.

Installation Guide: Fedora 8 Desktop (a.k.a. The Perfect Desktop)