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Red Hat Linux 7.2 Alpha Feature Details

2.4.9 kernel Improvements

  • ext3 journaling file system
    • Adds journaling features to the file system reducing risk of loss data due to unexpected system failures
    • Fast file recovery reduces system downtime by eliminating lengthy file system checks
  • Increased Device Support; compatible with more hardware than ever, including:
    • networking device drivers
    • USB devices

Upgraded Core System Components. The following major system components have been upgraded in Red Hat Linux 7.2:

  • 2.4.9 kernel
  • gcc 2.96-102
  • glibc 2.2.4
  • GNOME 1.4
  • KDE 2.2
  • XFree86 4.1.0
  • Netscape 4.78
  • Mozilla 0.9.9

 GNOME 1.4 with Nautilus File Manager

  • Graphical display of files and directories to easily move, copy or delete files
  • Use icons to represent file contents for quick browsing through file manager interface
  • Red Hat configuration tools can be accessed from centralized location with new Control Panel
  • Choose the right user interface for your level of expertise, from novice to expert

Installation Program Enhancements

  • Automatic partitioning selects the best partition setup for your system
  • Graphical partitioning tool: quickly and easily add, remove or modify partition setup
  • Automatic migration to ext3 journaling file system: effortlessly convert existing ext2 partitions to ext3 without losing data

New Graphical Tools

  • Network configuration tool: set up network connections over modems or network cards quickly with one tool
  • User management tool: add, remove or modify user accounts and groups easily with one intuitive interface
  • Hardware viewing tool: displays peripheral and system hardware for fast visual inspection of system components

Red Hat Linux Features

  • Complete web, mail, ftp, file and print servers included; no additional software license or user fees in order to deploy a complete solution
  • Apache configuration tool: quick configuration of Apache options; easily create and manage multiple virtual hosts
  • BIND configuration tool: simple setup of forward and backward name resolutions and DNS lookups. 
  • Firewall configuration during installation: select from three predefined levels of security or customize your own security level

 

 

    
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