This chapter describes the new features of the Red Hat Linux 6.2 graphical installation process. To learn about non-installation-related new features, please refer to the Official Red Hat Linux Reference Guide.
Improvements to Red Hat Linux 6.2 which will make installation even easier include:
Configuration of your X Window System during the installation has never been more thorough. From choosing your monitor and its correct settings, to video card probing, to testing your desired X setup, Xconfigurator will help you set everything just right.
Previously available only in expert mode, Fdisk has been added to the GUI installation. You can now partition with Disk Druid or fdisk, depending on your level of skill and personal preference.
New and improved options make using rescue mode even more powerful than before. Improvements include mtools and RAID tools. Pico is included as the new default editor in rescue mode.
Kickstart installations now include the ability to configure RAID.
The installation program can now perform RAID upgrades.
ATAPI Zip drives are now recognized by the installation program and automatically configured to use SCSI emulation. If you add an ATAPI Zip drive after the installation, the kudzu hardware recognition program will recognize it once you reboot your system. The installation program will also create device files for Jaz drives as well.