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Chapter 1: And in the Opposite Corner . . . a Penguin?
Overview
In This Chapter
Napping through Linux History 101
Finding out what Red Hat Linux can do
Using Red Hat Linux as a workstation
Using Red Hat Linux network functions
We see a penguin in your future. He’s an unassuming fellow who’s taking on a rather big competitor — that other operating system — in the battle for the hearts, minds, and desktops of computer users. Red Hat Linux, with its splashy brand name and recognizable logo, is undeniably one of the driving forces behind the Linux revolution — and is by far the most popular Linux brand.This chapter introduces you to the latest and greatest Red Hat release, Red Hat Linux 10. This book covers all the bases — a good number of them, at least — about how to use Red Hat Linux as a desktop productivity tool, Internet portal, multimedia workstation, and basic network server. You can do lots of things with Red Hat Linux, and this chapter gives you an overview of the possibilities in addition to a brief look at the history of Linux.
Chapter 1: And in the Opposite Corner . . . a Penguin?
Overview
In This Chapter
Napping through Linux History 101
Finding out what Red Hat Linux can do
Using Red Hat Linux as a workstation
Using Red Hat Linux network functions
We see a penguin in your future. He’s an unassuming fellow who’s taking on a rather big competitor — that other operating system — in the battle for the hearts, minds, and desktops of computer users. Red Hat Linux, with its splashy brand name and recognizable logo, is undeniably one of the driving forces behind the Linux revolution — and is by far the most popular Linux brand.This chapter introduces you to the latest and greatest Red Hat release, Red Hat Linux 10. This book covers all the bases — a good number of them, at least — about how to use Red Hat Linux as a desktop productivity tool, Internet portal, multimedia workstation, and basic network server. You can do lots of things with Red Hat Linux, and this chapter gives you an overview of the possibilities in addition to a brief look at the history of Linux.
