... packages that come with RedHat Linux. Tip A listing of all of the software packages in each Package Group is contained in the fileRedHat/base/comps on the RedHat installation CD−ROM. 19 . Configure ... to try Red Hat Linux on. Or you may have a killer workstation with some extra disk space and want to try out RedHat Linux on a separate partition. To install the PC version of RedHatLinux successfully ... are installing a dual−boot system that includes a Windows operating system, try to install theWindows system first and the RedHatLinuxsystem later. Some Windows systems blow away theMaster...
... applications 17 6Running Windows and Macintosh applications 17 8Summary 18 0Chapter 6: Publishing with RedHatLinux 18 1Overview 18 1Choosing RedHatLinux as Your Publishing Platform 18 1Checklist ... Part I: Getting Started in RedHat Linux Chapter ListChapter 1: An Overview of RedHat Linux Chapter 2: Installing RedHat Linux What Is RedHat Linux? Having directories of software ... GNOME panel 11 0Using the Nautilus file manager 11 4Changing GNOME preferences 11 5Exiting GNOME 11 8Using the KDE Desktop Environment 11 8Starting with KDE 11 9KDE desktop described 11 9Managing...
... the System AdministratorCHAPTER 2Planning the NetworkCHAPTER 3Installing RedHat Linux CHAPTER 4 Red HatLinux File System CHAPTER 5 Red HatSystem Configuration FilesPartIb3632-X PtO1.F ... best system administrators will tell you, system administration is a state of mind. 12 Part I: RedHatLinuxSystem and Network Administration Definedc3632-X Ch 01. F 2/ 21/ 02 8:33 AM Page 12 Configuring ... SubnetHub 18 Part I: RedHatLinuxSystem and Network Administration Definedc3632-X Ch02.F 2/ 21/ 02 8:33 AM Page 18 Monitoring and Tuning PerformanceThe default installation of RedHatLinux goes...
... Chapter 1 06_599496 ch 01. qxd 8/30/05 6 :18 PM Page 4 Part Four SystemAdministration 595Chapter 26 Keeping Your System Updated with up2date and the RedHat Network 597Using the RedHat up2date ... performance of tasks. As the best system administratorswill tell you, systemadministration is a state of mind. 12 Chapter 1 06_599496 ch 01. qxd 8/30/05 6 :18 PM Page 12 TIP If your network includes ... major online companies, 10 Chapter 1 06_599496 ch 01. qxd 8/30/05 6 :18 PM Page 10 05_599496 pt 01. qxd 8/30/05 6:38 PM Page 2 engine of the system. But the root user has unfettered access to everything...
... RedHat boot disk starts your PC and the RedHatLinux installationprogram. After you install RedHat Linux, you no longer need the Red Hat boot disk (except when you want to reinstall RedHat ... installation section.Creating the RedHat Boot DiskTo boot RedHatLinux for the first time and start the RedHatLinux installa-tion program, you need a RedHat boot disk. For this step, you ... reinstall RedHatLinux from theCD-ROMs).The RedHat boot disk contains an initial version of the RedHat Linux installation program that you use to start RedHat Enterprise Linux, preparethe...
... default operating system. Thedefault operating system is the one with a check mark in the Default columnin Figure 3 -10 . In this case, RedHatLinux is the default operating system. All of the ... ordeselect that package group.TIP In an actual RedHatLinux installation, you install exactly those packagegroups that you need. Each package group requires specific packages to run.The RedHat installation ... General Kernel Parameters text field that enables youto enter any special options that RedHatLinux may need as it boots. Yourneed for special options depends on what hardware you have.The remainder...
... Desktops 11 3 10 _599496 ch05.qxd 8/30/05 7 :10 PM Page 11 3 Choosing Items from the Desktop Menu in Fedora CoreItems you can choose from the Desktop menu let you make changes to your system preferences ... viewer or runs the file if it is an exe-cutable file. 11 2 Chapter 5 10 _599496 ch05.qxd 8/30/05 7:09 PM Page 11 2 Nautilus has been configured to open the following types of files in thelarge, ... file thatyou created to the /media/floppy directory.Creating a Bootable CD-ROMTo create a bootable CD-ROM, follow these instructions. 1. Place the RedHatLinux Installation CD-ROM 1 into...
... typical Fedora and Red Hat Enterprise Linux system. 14 2 Chapter 7 12 _599496 ch07.qxd 8/30/05 6:45 PM Page 14 2 14 1The File System ExplainedIN THIS CHAPTER■■ Understanding the File System Structure■■ ... withthem to see for yourself what they do. 11 6 Chapter 5 10 _599496 ch05.qxd 8/30/05 7 :10 PM Page 11 6 Examining the Boot Process There are some basic steps that all systems must perform to boot. ... program that will begin the process of loadingthe operating system into system memory. GRUB uses a configuration file 12 8 Chapter 6 11 _599496 ch06.qxd 8/30/05 6: 21 PM Page 12 8 Figure 5 -15 The...
... field.Figure 10 -1 The Printer Configuration tool.Figure 10 -2 The Add a new print queue window. 218 Chapter 10 16 _599496 ch10.qxd 8/30/05 6:22 PM Page 218 Managing the X Window System 211 file that was ... isshown in the list.Figure 10 -3 The Queue name window.Figure 10 -4 The Queue type window.Configuring Printers 219 16 _599496 ch10.qxd 8/30/05 6:22 PM Page 219 Figure 10 -13 The Print Notifier icon ... drivers to find one that works properly.Figure 10 -11 Select the printer manufacturer and model.224 Chapter 10 16 _599496 ch10.qxd 8/30/05 6:22 PM Page 224 print driver assumes that the unknown data...