The rescue cd is ONLY used for troubleshooting system problem. You need to download DVD ISO file
3.2 GB DVD ISO
http://mirror.anl.gov/pub/fedora/lin...8-i386-DVD.iso
You can also use Live CD to just boot and use the computer.
http://mirror.anl.gov/pub/fedora/lin...-Live-i686.iso
If you don't have high speed internet contact local LUG or Linux vender.