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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
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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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