Redhat Linux 7.1 Review

[Wayne Bow]

> Hey folks,
> 
> This is a sorta mini review of Redhat 7.1.  Ok... I didn't actually
> tried it yet, but I've played with 7.0 + tons of rawhide packages and
> the 7.1 beta. Redhat 7.0 out of the box is extremely buggy and with
> dangerous security holes in default install, but can be very good
> after downloading 200MB of updates and an hours of complicated
> configuration.  Not very easy for most newer users. Traditionally
> Redhat these "dot Oh" releases have not been very stable.  This 7.1
> release is the 7.0 + all those bug fixes + cool new features.

___Major Snippige______

> CONCLUSION -
> IMHO Redhat 7.1 should be very good for servers.  Very convenient with
> the free "up2date -u" access when you register (free) with the Redhat
> Network - no personal information needed.  apt-get like up2date
> behavior is VERY handy.  However, I suggest Mandrake 8.0 for normal
> desktop users.  It is much more newbie friendly, yet powerful and
> functional for experienced users.
> 

Warren,

You're the bomb, man!  Thanks muchly for taking the time to pass 
on your reviews of the Linux variants that you are trying out along 
with your insights and suggestions. I, for one, find it valuable.

Aloha,

Wayne Bow
Network Administrator
St Francis School, Manoa Campus
(808) 988.4111 ext 107
admin at stfrancis-oahu.org
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