Official Red Hat Linux 6.0

A Linux Central exclusive

Red Hat 6.0 CDs from Linux Central include

WordPefect 8 Personal Edition in RPM format.

Easy to install, easy to use first class word processing.

FILE LISTINGS:

• CD 1 Install(binary)
  
• CD 2 Source
  

• RPM technology makes installing or upgrading simple and painless


• Quality tested by Red Hat Software


• Easy to Use

Get the latest version of the award-winning Red Hat Linux operating system, complete with an improved installation program, the new 2.2 kernel, and the GNOME graphical desktop environment.

HIGHLIGHTS

The open source code of Red Hat Linux is a powerful technical platform from which to work. No matter what your task, you will see performance enhancements supplied by the 2.2 kernel. Navigating the desktop is easier than ever by using GNOME, now included in Red Hat Linux 6.0.The installation itself has improved in many ways, including HTTP as a new installation method, as well as technical installation support from Red Hat Software.

If you want to take charge and customize your Linux machine, the source code may be found on the second CD-ROM. More and more applications are becoming available for Linux, ranging from desktop publishing to networking tools. Red Hat Linux 6.0, when used as a technical workstation, has the stability, speed, and ease-of-use for every type of user.

NEW FEATURES in Red Hat Linux 6.0 that benefit the technical workstation

• The 2.2 kernel is included as the base for the operating system.



You will notice significant speed and performance from your workstation because of the 2.2 kernel. This kernel also supports more peripheral hardware, such as television and radio cards.





• The GNOME Graphical User Interface provides a Drag and Drop protocol to the desktop.



GNOME gives users the ease of a Drag and Drop protocol with the practicality of included applications. Just a few of the new applications include File Manager, GnoRPM, gftp, calculator, URL handlers, any many desktop settings tools. Use this new interface as an alternative to command line tasks such as file management and launching applications. Customizing the desktop is a cinch with the GNOME Control Center. Extras such as a CD player and calendar are bonuses that enhance the convenience of this GUI. Watch your productivity soar with GNOME.

Red Hat Linux 6.0 as a SERVER

Red Hat Linux is widely known as a server for many reasons. In general the simple fact that Linux is a stable operating system makes it a winner when you can't afford to have any server downtime.

Red Hat Linux can be used as a:

• file server
  
• web server (Apache included)
  
• mail server
  
• DNS server
  
• Usenet news server
  
• Print server
  

NEW FEATURES in Red Hat Linux 6.0 that benefit the server

• Improved stability and scalability with the power to scale up to 4 processors a llowing you to serve even more users with one machine.
  
• Improvements in NFS allow a 40% improvement with a single client.
  
• GNOME Graphical interface for administrators to interact with their servers
  

Disk space checking

Setting up a server requires a lot of space. Now your system will be checked to see if there is the right amount of space for what you want whether you are installing fresh or upgrading.

Kernel Optimization

Enjoy the power of the hardware you spent your money on so you can expolit your processor's power to the fullest.

Serial console or "headless servers"

Communicate with all of your servers through a serial cable and cut down time and expenses of towing a monitor to each machine.

RPM 3.0

The latest version of RPM ensures your system's integrity through package verification. You can check to see what packages have changed which allows you to know what is going on with your servers.

Software RAID (0,1,4,5 support)

Threaded rebuild process occurs in the background so that you can continue to use the system during the rethreading process.Save data and don't lose time while you repair a bad hard drive.

Contents:

• Red Hat Linux OS with source - 2 CDs