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After much anticipation version 8.0 of one of the most popular Linux distributions, RedHat, has been released.
"Hang on to your hat."
Introducing Red Hat Linux 8.0, a user-friendly Linux operating system. It blends the latest Red Hat Linux technologies with a stunning new interface. Run a small server. Or a personal computer. You'll never look at Linux the same way again.
Installation and Setup Features:
Choose a personal desktop, workstation, server or custom installation program. Or, upgrade an existing system.
Package selection interface shows detailed descriptions of packages with choice to install or omit.
The first time a system is booted after installation, the Setup Agent gives step by step guidance for setting up date and time, sound card testing, registering for Red Hat Network, and installing additional software.
Interface Enhancements:
Red Hat Bluecurve graphical interface.
Unified look, from installation through daily usage.
Improved menu organization for more convenient access to frequently used tools and applications.
Integrated Applications and Tools:
OpenOffice.org open source office suite for creating documents, spreadheets, and presentations.
Mozilla open source browser, e-mail client, address book, and html author.
Ximian EvolutionTM e-mail client, contact manager and calendar.
New graphical configuration tools:
Personal firewall tool for dynamically adjusting security settings.
Peripheral configuration tool for graphic configuration of devices.
Display configuration tool to adjust resolution and placement.
Sound configuration tool for simplified sound control.
Upgraded Core Components:
The following major components are included in Red Hat Linux 8.0:
gcc 3.2
glibc 2.2.93
kernel 2.4.18
Apache HTTP Server 2.0
CUPS 1.1.15
GNU Emacs 21.2
Ximian Evolution 1.0.8
GIMP 1.2.3
GNOME 2.0
GNOME Meeting 0.93.1
gphoto2 2.1.0
KDE 3.0.3
MrProject 0.6
Mozilla 1.0.1
Postfix 1.1.11
Perl 5.8.0
XFree86 4.2.0
ScreenShots:
Add or Remove Packages, Date/Time Properties, Modem & Network Configuration
Hardware Browser, Volume Control, CD Player, Sound Card, Main Menu
Mozilla, Evolution, The Gimp, Character Map, Media Player
AbiWord, Quanta, Gnumeric, Image Magick, Misc. Games
Desktop Preferences, Keyboard, Mouse, Fonts Properties
Konquerer, KOffice, Control Centre, GAIM, About KDE
Gnome-BlueCurve Desktop
KDE-BlueCurve Desktop
File Roller, Preferences
OpenOffice.Org
Desktop
View: RedHat's Official Site
View: OS News
Buy: RedHat Linux 8.0 Professional/Personal
Download: RedHat Linux 8.0
Note: The above download link including the mirrors located here currently have 'Permission Denied' on the 8.0 folders, but they should be working soon.
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