RE: [LUG] Redhat 7.3 is released

["Pete Hatton" <pete@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Ohh nice, now the question I ask everytime - shall I update my trusty old
Redhat 7.1 server to 7.3?

It seems it comes on 3 binary ISO and 2 SRPMS ISO images. As mirror.ac.uk is
completely swamped, the your best bet for downloading them is
http://linuxiso.org (Cheers Alex for that info)

And below is the cut and paste of new features from Redhat's site.

Pete Hatton
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E-mail:  pete@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Webpage: http://www.monolight.org
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New in Red Hat Linux 7.3 - From
http://www.redhat.com/software/linux/rhl_new_features.html

Usability Features

    * KDE 3.0 Open Source graphical desktop environment

    * Quick access to programs, utilities, and tools
    * Customizable desktop for added convenience
    * Manage settings easily with KDE Control Center
    * Applications  include Konquerer file manager and internet browser,
      KInternet  automatic  Internet  dialer,  KOffice Office Suite, and
      Kooka multimedia viewer.

    GNOME 1.4 with Nautilus File Manager
    * Seamlessly  view  content locally or on the internet via URL-based
      naming.
    * Choose  the right user interface for your level of expertise, from
      novice to expert.

    Evolution   comprehensive   personal  management  system  integrates
  e-mail, calendar, and contact information functionality:
    * Evolution  Mailer -- e-mail environment with features enabling you
      to  easily  create,  send,  forward,  save, and print e-mail using
      standard POP3 and IMAP protocols.
    * Evolution  Calendar  -- keep track of appointments, deadlines, and
      task lists.
    * Evolution  Contact  Manager  --maintain  lists of people and their
      phone numbers, addresses, and other identifying information.

    XFree86 4.2.0 for improved graphic display and hardware support

    GNOME Meeting video conferencing solution

    MrProject open source project management software

    Updated Mozilla Web browser

    Printing Configuration Tool
    * Scalable  printing  configuration  architecture that supports over
      500 printers
    * Automatically upgrades older systems configured with printtool

    Redesigned boot program speeds system startup.

    USB 2.0 support

    Improved support for digital cameras with gPhoto2, gtKam, and Kamera

Server Features

    * Complete Web, mail, ftp, file and print servers included.
    * Apache Configuration Tool

    * Quick configuration of Apache options
    * Easily create and manage multiple virtual hosts

    BIND Configuration Tool
    * Simple  setup  of  forward  and  backward name resolutions and DNS
      lookups.

    LPRng and CUPS print daemons

    Sendmail  and  Postfix message transfer agents (MTAs) with switching
  tool

    LBA48/ATA133 support for drives > 137GB

    Updated PostgreSQL open source database

System Security and Administration Features

    * Firewall  Configuration  during  installation allows you to select
      from  three  predefined  levels  of security or customize your own
      security level.
    * Graphical Kickstart Configuration
    * Red Hat Network maintains system security

Upgraded Core System Components

  The  following  major  system components are included in Red Hat Linux
  7.3:
    * 2.4.18 kernel
    * gcc 2.96-RH
    * glibc 2.2.4
    * XFree86 4.2.0
    * Mozilla 0.9.9
    * OpenMotif 2.1.30
    * Perl 5.6.1
    * Apache 1.3.23-9 (Bit behind there!)





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