This manual is organized to guide you through the process of installing
Red Hat Linux quickly and easily. Toward that goal, let's take a quick look at
each chapter to help you get acclimated:
- Chapter 1, New Features Of
Red Hat Linux 5.1
- contains information concerning new functionality that
has been added to Red Hat Linux 5.1.
- Chapter 2, Before You
Begin
- contains information on tasks you should perform prior to starting
the Red Hat Linux installation.
- Chapter 3, Starting the
Installation
- contains detailed instructions for starting
the Red Hat Linux installation process.
- Chapter 4, Continuing the
Installation
- contains instructions on the main part of the installation
process.
- Chapter 5, Finishing the
Installation
- contains instructions on the last steps required to
complete the installation process.
- Chapter 6, What Do I Do Now?
-
contains information on logging in, performing system shutdowns, and
configuring the more popular system components (such as X).
- Chapters 7 -- 11
-
explain how to find documentation on your system, and how to use the
various system management and administration tools which accompany Red Hat Linux.
They also include an explanation of what's special about your Red Hat Linux
system, including where special files live and more.
- Appendixes
- contain extra information about Red Hat Linux, including
an explanation on Red Hat Software's support offerings, frequently asked questions,
etc.
