New in Red Hat Linux
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.
Seamlessly view content locally or on the internet via URL-based naming.
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.
Auto-Kickstart Profiling
Automatically profiles your installation for easy upgrades or new installations on other machines.
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.
2.4.7 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.
Read the ext3 whitepaper.
Increased Device Support
Compatible with more hardware than ever, including:
Networking Device Drivers
USB Devices
Firewire Devices
Upgraded Core System Components
The following major system components have been upgraded in Red Hat Linux 7.2:
2.4.7 kernel
gcc 2.96-RH
glibc 2.2.4
GNOME 1.4
KDE 2.2
XFree86 4.1.0
Mozilla 0.9.2
Netscape 4.78
Red Hat Linux Features
Complete Web, mail, ftp, file and print servers included.
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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.
Printing Configuration Tool
Scalable printing configuration architecture that supports over 500 printers
Automatically upgrades older systems configured with printtool
Firewall Configuration during installation
Select from three predefined levels of security or customize your own security level.
Graphical Kickstart Configuration
Graphical interface for easy customization of unattended kickstart configurations.
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