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:
Improved X Configuration
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.
Additional Graphical User Interface (GUI) Partitioning Tool
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.
Rescue Mode Improvements
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.
Software RAID Configuration in Kickstart
Installations
Kickstart installations now include the ability to configure
RAID.
RAID Upgrades
The installation program can now perform
RAID upgrades.
ATAPI Zip Drive Recognition
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.
