Red Hat Linux 6.1

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Introduction
Welcome
Welcome to the Official Red Hat Linux Reference Guide.
One of the newest publications from Red Hat, the Official Red Hat Linux Reference
Guide contains useful information about your Red Hat Linux system. In fact, much
of the information you'll find within can be extended to just about any Linux distri-
bution. From fundamental concepts such as using RPM and Gnome-RPM to the finer
points of using disk partitioning, we hope you'll find this book to be a valuable re-
source.
This guide is for you if you want to learn a bit more about how your Red Hat Linux
system works. Among the featured entries, you'll learn about:
• Partitioning concepts — Both an introduction to disk partitions and the strategies
behind "finding a home" for more than one operating system on hard drives.
• Text mode installation — Despite Red Hat Linux's GUI installation, you may
want the control of a text mode install. Here's what you'll find, and what to
expect.
• RPM - From... Tovább

Fülszöveg

Introduction
Welcome
Welcome to the Official Red Hat Linux Reference Guide.
One of the newest publications from Red Hat, the Official Red Hat Linux Reference
Guide contains useful information about your Red Hat Linux system. In fact, much
of the information you'll find within can be extended to just about any Linux distri-
bution. From fundamental concepts such as using RPM and Gnome-RPM to the finer
points of using disk partitioning, we hope you'll find this book to be a valuable re-
source.
This guide is for you if you want to learn a bit more about how your Red Hat Linux
system works. Among the featured entries, you'll learn about:
• Partitioning concepts — Both an introduction to disk partitions and the strategies
behind "finding a home" for more than one operating system on hard drives.
• Text mode installation — Despite Red Hat Linux's GUI installation, you may
want the control of a text mode install. Here's what you'll find, and what to
expect.
• RPM - From both the Gnome-RPM front-end to using RPM at the console.
• RAID concepts — Take one disk drive, add another, and another Make them
appear as a single logical unit, and you've got power and performance.
• Post-installation configuration - Want to do a little tweaking after the installa-
tion? Here's where you can get a start.
Getting the Documentation That's Right for You
While the Official Red Hat Linux Reference Guide digs into more of the nuts and bolts
of your Red Hat Linux system, it is critical to make sure you have documentation that
is appropriate to your level of Linux expertise. Regardless of your experience with
Linux, it can be easy to feel overwhelmed without the right documentation. Vissza