Red Hat Linux 7.1

by Red Hat

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00005EBF2
• Item model number: RH31000US
• Date first available at Amazon.com: April 16, 2001
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (20 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #13,703 in Software (See Top 100 in Software)
  • #65 in Software > Operating Systems > Linux & Unix
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Red Hat Linux 7.1 contains the basics for setting up a Linux workstation or server. Ideal for the experienced user, this standard package gives you the essentials to upgrade or install new machines. Features new to this version include the Red Hat-tested 2.4 kernel, stateful firewalling capabilities using iptables, XFree86 4.0.3 for improved 3-D graphics, expanded USB support for storage, hot-pluggable devices, and the ability to easily set up and administer DNS, Apache, and printing services.

For developers, complete Web, mail, ftp, file, and print servers are included, along with multiple programming languages: C, C++, FORTRAN, Perl, Python, Tcl, and GCJ. There is an updated development toolchain (gcc 2.96-RH, gdb 5.0, glibc 2.2.2), and the popular Web application development tools PHP and mod_perl. This package comes with a 30-day subscription for one system to Red Hat Network Software Manager, which will give you access to Errata Alerts, RPM updates, and a free Red-Hat hat when you configure your system. You will also receive 30 days of Web-based installation support.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Great for a power user, not a regular user, April 29, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Red Hat Linux 7.1 (CD-ROM)

The choice of an OS is a very religeous subject, So dont think too much about the rating, it's either 1 or 5 depending on where you stand. If you are a developer, or a power user, very into messing with every little part of your computer. THIS IS YOUR OS! However, if you are not into those things, and you have problems with computers, and want something relatively simple with a small learning curve, use Windows, BeOS, or MacOS. Linux is still not userfriendly (took me, someone good with computers, 3 hours to get sound working, another Linux expert I know took an hour on his to get sound working). However, due to the power and low overhead you will find this a good operating system if you are familiar with any form of *nix or want a power OS. This will be what my Linux box runs.

11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Im a Linux Convert - Its Fantastic, May 28, 2001

By 

Gordon Staines (Hughesdale, VIC Australia) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Red Hat Linux 7.1 (CD-ROM)

I have been using Windows for 6 years now, and every couple of months I normally had to do the old "re-format and re-install" just to keep windows healthy and reduce the number of reboots to an acceptable level.

I always thought that it was common for an operating system to crash after a couple of hours surfing until I installed Redhat Linux 7.1 It has NEVER crashed for me! Its unbelievable!

The installation is even more advanced than Windows 2000 installation which is still largely text based. I installed and configured a dual boot system in less than 15 minutes, via the GUI installation wizard.

The range of Free GPL software for Linux is also very impressive. The only thing now is, that, unlike Microsoft, I have too much choice!!

Amazing!

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Enough Windows already..., June 5, 2001

By 

Brandon Bistor (Cincinnati, Ohio United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Red Hat Linux 7.1 (CD-ROM)

You can download any version of Red Hat for free. But, this is nice. If you're tired of seeing Microsoft everywhere, this is for you. I've only had this version for about a week, but I don't see any problems with it. The X-Windows style GUI is easy to use, and not for "techies". I got tired of hearing everyone talk about getting their MCSE, and decided to give Linux a try and I don't plan on going back. This is just as easy as windows(in some parts a lot easier) and there is online support, and Linux is very reliable. Give this a try, you'll like it.