The Official Red Hat Linux User's Guide

This title is for the beginner Red Hat Linux user to get up and running with Red Hat Linux X. It is based on material from the official Red Hat Linux manuals and focuses on installing Red Hat Linux, getting started with Red Hat, and customizing Red Hat Linux.

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Red Hat sealed and approved! Compiled by Red Hats own documentation team and reviewed by a Red Hat qualified technical expert, this comprehensive, authoritative guide delivers all the know-how you need to install, use, and customize the latest version of Red Hat Linux. From identifying system requirements to configuring a network, this handbook provides the most specific user-focused information available. Detailed advice guides you through every option listed in the installation program. you'll find an entire chapter devoted to the new OpenOffice. org office productivity applications as well as a chapter covering the improved graphical interface, which includes the new GNOME 2. 0. Whether you're a Red Hat Linux newcomer or a user upgrading from an older version, you'll benefit from the technical advice and FAQs, too. This guidebook is your single official source for documentation, instruction, and answers about Red Hat Linux 8.
An insiders look into Red Hat Linux technology Select the most appropriate installation option for your needs Solve problems that arise during installation and understand error messages Understand and configure the new Red Hat 8 desktop environment Discover how to add and update packages on your Red Hat system Get online with Mozilla and manipulate images using GIMP Configure a firewall to protect your data and privacy from hackers Explore package management with RPM "The Official Red Hat Linux Users Guide is the ideal resource for people who want to start running Red Hat Linux on their own. " Erik Troan, Director of Product Marketing, Red Hat CD-ROM includes Red Hat Linux 8 Publishers Edition on two CD-ROMs System Requirements: Pentium-class PC with 64MB RAM (128MB recommended), CD-ROM, 650MB free hard drive space (2. 5GB recommended). See the About the CD-ROM appendix for details and complete system requirements.