[Sheflug] Re: 2.4 kernels and RH7

[Richard <nospam [at] sheflug.co.uk>]

Barrie

Barrie Bremner wrote:

>  What's the deal with RH7 and 2.4? I thought it was just "2.4 ready" rather
> thanshipping with it?

This is official Red Hat announcement........

Red Hat Linux 7 is here! This newest version of Red Hat Linux features
Red Hat Network, a service that will help system administrators 
improve the security and reliability of their systems. To celebrate 
this release, Red Hat is hosting a series of online events where you 
can learn what's new in Red Hat Linux and other Red Hat technologies.
Want to learn more? Read on.

INSIDE:
1. What should I know about Red Hat Linux 7?
2. How can I buy Red Hat Linux 7?
3. What is Red Hat Network?
4. How do I participate in online events?
5. How can I take advantage of Red Hat's new support forums?

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1. WHAT SHOULD I KNOW ABOUT RED HAT LINUX 7?

Red Hat Linux Version 7 offers a wide range of new capabilities for
developers and enterprise users. With enhanced security, new
ease-of-use
features and increased 3D support--along with dozens of new
enterprise-ready applications, Red Hat Linux 7 extends its lead as the
most widely used open source server environment in the world.

http://www.redhat.com/apps/commerce/software.html

New features in Red Hat Linux 7
- OpenSSL--128-bit encryption for secure communication
- USB support for mice and keyboards
- Graphical firewall configuration tool
- XFree86 4.0 for improved video performance
- 2.4 kernel ready
- Cleaner, faster, more customizable GNOME desktop and Sawfish window
  manager
- Easily connect to the Internet right from the desktop

Red Hat Linux 7 is a complete solution for workstations or servers
- Customized notifications and proactive updates via Red Hat Network
- Easy graphical installation with autodetection of hardware
- Choose between custom or predefined installation classes
- Netscape Web browser and multiple email clients
- True multi-user, multi-tasking operating system
- Software RAID support for RAID 0 through RAID 5
- Kickstart install of one configuration on multiple machines
- IP and name-based virtual hosting
- Upgrade from previous versions of Red Hat Linux as early as 3.0.3



This is from John Winters at www.linuxemporium.co.uk....


Red Hat 7.0 cheap CDs will be with us early next week.  There are 5
CDs
in total - 2 binaries, 1 source, 1 documentation and 1 powertools. 
They'll be 2.50 GBP each as usual, with an option to buy all 5 for 10
GBP.

Thanks

-- 
Richard
Sheffield UK

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